Prairie Winds® 'Cheyenne Sky' Red Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum)

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Prairie Winds® 'Cheyenne Sky' Red Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum)

Our perennials are currently going dormant. The foliage and blooms begin to brown and die back. We provide a hard trim in the greenhouse to support this process. During dormancy, plants go inactive to conserve their energy for the next growing season. This happens naturally as seasons change!
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Height 36-36 in.
Spread 18-18 in.
Zones 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Meet Prairie Winds® 'Cheyenne Sky'—a little dynamo of color and charm! This petite red switch grass forms with a dense, upright clump of blue-green leaves that transform into a rich wine red by early summer. But the show doesn't stop there! In late summer, stunning purple flower panicles rise above the foliage, adding a burst of color to your garden or patio. Perfect for containers, this beauty packs big personality into a small space, making it the ideal plant to spice up your outdoor oasis with a touch of elegance and whimsy!

  • 36 inches tall and 18 inches wide at maturity
  • Hardy in zones 4-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
  • Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
  • Space plants 18 inches apart for best results
  • Produces purple flowers late summer through fall
  • Maintains red foliage spring through frost
  • Great for borders, containers, cut flowers, landscapes, mass plantings, or as a focal point
  • Attracts birds and resists deer
  • Foliage interest, fall interest, winter interest, drought tolerant, salt tolerant, erosion control

Our perennial plants are entering their natural dormancy phase. As part of this process, foliage and blooms are browning and dying back—this is completely normal! We give the plants a hard trim in our greenhouse to support them as they conserve energy for the next growing season. Rest assured, your perennials will wake up and thrive again when it's time in your growing zone. Dormancy is how they prepare for a healthy, vibrant comeback as the seasons change!

Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer, and cut back in the spring before new growth appears.

Shipping Info:

  • Enjoy free shipping on orders over $75
  • Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
    • Quart perennials are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
    • 0.65 Gallon perennials are 6-14 in. at the time of shipment
    • 1 Gallon perennials are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
  • Perennials shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; perennials shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom

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Features

  • Drought Tolerant

Characteristics

  • Height: 36-36 in.
  • Spread: 18-18 in.
  • Habit: Upright
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun (6+ Hours)

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