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Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
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Silvery grey ornamental gr with rather straight upright growth. The average size is 125 cm. The flower colour is white. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is June - August.

Flowering period : august - october

Size approx. : 125 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 5

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 6.1.2.5

Explanation of the first digit : General location : BORDER. Plants with good colouring effects or nice shape, for a open, well drained soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants that make the basis of the border, including ornamental grasses.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Originally meadowplants, for a cool, sometimes wet place, also sometimes in the shade.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Robust, often large plant. Can be used as a solitary plant.

Flowering period : august - october

Size approx. : 125 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 5

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : kwekerij Spruyt - van der Jeugd

Date taken : 09.10.2014

Family : Poaceae


© first picture : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands

© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : kwekerij Arborealis, Wilhelminaoord

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : kwekerij Arborealis, Wilhelminaoord

© picture 4 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : de Hessenhof