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Family: PoaceaeMain Season: AutumnFlower Colour: PurpleLeaf Colour: Brown/Purple/RedFoliage: DeciduousPosition: SunSoil Type: Ordinary, medium loamHeight: 90cm to 1.2m (3' to 4')Peat Free? YesHardiness Guide: RHS H7 minimum at least -20CPot Size: 9cm
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A recent introduction with striking greyish foliage that turns purplish red in late summer with clouds of fine red flowers above. Clump forming for good soil in full sun. 1.2m.
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.