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Heavy Metal Switch Grass

Pancium Virgatum

Scientific Name	Pancium Virgatum
Common Name	Heavy Metal Switch Grass
Family	Poaceae
Habit	Grass, Rhizomatous
Growth Form	Clump-Forming
Mature Size	4-5’ High, 1-2’ Wide
Flowers	Summer-Fall
Hardiness	Zones 5-9
Sun Requirements	Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirements	Wet or Dry
Soil Requirements	Sandy or Clay Soil
Other Info	Good For Fall Color Native To North America