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

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

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

Shipping Info:

• Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175

• Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules

• 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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