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Family: PoaceaeMain Season: AutumnFlower Colour: GreenLeaf Colour: GreenFoliage: DeciduousPosition: SunSoil Type: Ordinary, medium loamHeight: 1.8m to 2.4m (6' to 8')Peat Free? Not yetHardiness Guide: RHS H7 minimum at least -20CPot Size: 9cm
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An upland type selected in North Carolina in 2006 as a restoration and forage plant. We are trying it as a larger mostly green leaved form with big heads of airy flowers in autumn. Potentially 2m+ tall. Good soil in sun, clumps.
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'£6.50
Leaden grey foliage tinted purple/red. Very strict growth to 60cm.
Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'£6.50
Bright blue-grey foliage and reddish flowers to 1.2m. Choice.
Panicum virgatum 'Sunburst'£4.50
Upright clumps with greyish green foliage and sprays of airy flower to 1.2m in late summer and autumn. Good golden autumn foliage stands out. Good soil in sun.
