Heavy Metal Blue Switch Grass (#3)

Choose Heavy Metal Blue Switch Grass if you want a narrow, upright native grass with blue-toned foliage; the tradeoff is that it needs a sunny, open spot to hold its best color and form.

Buy This If

• You want upright blue foliage.
• You prefer a native grass.
• You need texture without spreading.

Skip This If

• You want a mounded grass.
• You need strong winter screening.
• Your site stays dry and shaded.

PGNE Report Card

Our Experience

At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for sunny borders where the homeowner wants structure from a native grass without using a wide, floppy plant.

Plant Facts

Customers Usually Ask

Does it spread aggressively?

No, it forms a clump and is not a running grass.

Should I cut it back?

Yes, cut it back before new spring growth starts.

Will the blue color hold?

Best color comes from a bright, open planting site.