{"product_id":"prairie-winds-october-sky-switch-grass","title":"Prairie Winds® 'October Sky' Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum) | Proven Winners® New Variety 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a native grass that brings both grace and grit to your garden? Meet October Sky—a mid-sized marvel that puts on a spectacular autumn show with rosy purple seedheads that shimmer against blue-green foliage. Upright, elegant, and full of quiet drama, this is a grass that knows how to make an entrance—and a lasting impression. True to its name, October Sky evokes that crisp, golden-hour feeling of fall. As breezes roll in, the airy seedheads sway with a peaceful rustle that gives switch grass its charming name. And while the movement is soft, the plant itself is anything but fragile. With strong stems and a resilient habit, October Sky stands tall through winter (unless buried under heavy snow), providing vital shelter for birds when they need it most.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDesign-wise, this grass is the ultimate team player. Use it as a graceful specimen, plant in sweeping masses for impact, or let it soften the edges of ponds, streams, and containers alike. No matter how you style it, October Sky delivers beauty, movement, and wildlife support all in one tidy, upright package.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eResilient. Radiant. Ready for anything—October Sky is the four-season stunner your landscape’s been waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e54-60 inches tall and 24-30 inches wide at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHardy in zones 4-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in full sun (6+ hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 24-30 inches apart for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eProduces purple flowers late summer through fall\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains blue-green foliage spring through frost\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for borders, cut flowers, landscapes, mass plantings or as a focal point\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts birds and resists deer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNative to North America, fall interest, winter interest, drought tolerant, salt tolerant, erosion control\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare: \u003c\/strong\u003eFertilize with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/provenwinnersdirect.com\/collections\/necessities\/products\/zzftmr101zf01\"\u003eProven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food\u003c\/a\u003e in spring and mid-summer, and cut back in the spring before new growth appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy free shipping on orders over $175\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSize at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eQuart perennials are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e0.65 Gallon perennials are 6-14 in. at the time of shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e1 Gallon perennials are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePerennials shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; perennials shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/provenwinnersdirect.com\/blogs\/garden-resource-center\/proven-winners-direct-planning-a-garden-101\"\u003eRead our guide to get started with planning a garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners®","offers":[{"title":"0.65 Gallon \/ Ships Now","offer_id":44329387196555,"sku":"GRSPWP2527103","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5 Inch Eco+ Elite \/ Ships Now","offer_id":44995847520395,"sku":"GRSPWP2527800","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0316\/4019\/1115\/files\/GRSPWP252-CloseUp-1.jpg?v=1775240619","url":"https:\/\/provenwinnersdirect.com\/products\/prairie-winds-october-sky-switch-grass","provider":"Proven Winners Direct™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}