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Switch Grass Heavy Metal
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Price comparison:
£5.00 – £18.99
From 5 UK retailers
Switch Grass Heavy Metal is a ornamental grass suited to full sun, growing to about 1.2m. Flowers appear from August and September. Provides food and shelter for garden birds.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H5 (Hardy -10°C)
Size
📏 1.2m tall × 60cm wide
Flowers
🌸 aug,sep
Wildlife
🐝 Seeds for birds, insect shelter
Compare Prices
Prices from 5 retailers across 2 pot sizes
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Prices last checked: 20 Oct 2026
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| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £5.00Checked 22 Oct | 9cm | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Hopes Grove Nurseries | £6.00Checked 24 Oct | 9cm | View at Hopes Grove NurseriesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Knoll Gardens | £8.99Checked 26 Oct | 9cm | View at Knoll GardensOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: 9cm
Hopes Grove Nurseries
Size: 9cm
| Grasslands Nursery | £5.95Checked 27 Oct | 2L | View at Grasslands NurseryOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Knoll Gardens | £13.99Checked 26 Oct | 2L | View at Knoll GardensOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £18.99Checked 22 Oct | 2L | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Grasslands Nursery
Size: 2L
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: 2L
| Perfect Plantings | £6.27Checked 20 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Perfect PlantingsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Perfect Plantings
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Prices last checked: 20 Oct 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
Switch Grass Heavy Metal is a ornamental grass suited to full sun, growing to about 1.2m. Flowers appear from August and September. Provides food and shelter for garden birds.
Latin Name
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Family
Hardiness Zone
H5
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
aug,sep
Mature Height
1.2m
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Switch Grass Heavy Metal cost in the UK?
Switch Grass Heavy Metal prices in the UK range from £5.00 to £18.99 depending on pot size and retailer. The lowest price we track is £5.00 for a 9cm pot at Crocus. Prices are checked nightly across 5 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Switch Grass Heavy Metal online in the UK?
You can buy Switch Grass Heavy Metal from 5 UK nurseries including Grasslands Nursery, Hopes Grove Nurseries, Perfect Plantings. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Switch Grass Heavy Metal?
The scientific name for Switch Grass Heavy Metal is Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'.
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