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Grass, PRAIRIE WINDS Cheyenne Sky Red Switch Grass

  • Panicum virgatum 'Cheyenne Sky'
Image Courtesy Walters Gardens, Inc.
  • Panicum virgatum 'Cheyenne Sky'
Image Courtesy Walters Gardens, Inc.
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Panicum virgatum 'Cheyenne Sky' PP23209
PRAIRIE WINDS® Collection

Common Name: Red Switch Grass, Ornamental Grass

This hardy Red Switch Grass is a perennial substitute for Pennisetum 'Rubrum'. Measuring in at just 3ft (2ft before blooming), 'Cheyenne Sky' forms a tight, vase-shaped clump of blue-green foliage that begins turning wine red in early summer.

By late summer, nearly the entire clump is drenched in color and is topped by matching wine-red flower panicles held just above the foliage. It makes a dynamite specimen plant and is even more eye-catching when planted en masse.

Switch grass gets its name from the peaceful swishing sound it makes when blowing in the wind. All parts of this grass are very sturdy, and will remain standing thru winter unless snows are heavy. This provides important cover for birds during the coldest days of winter. This grass is very versitile from a design standpoint; it is effective as a specimen, in masses, for screening, alongside ponds or streams, or even in large containers.

Ornamental Grasses of the PRAIRIE WINDS® Collection add graceful texture and movement to the garden. These varieties thrive in full sun growing conditions and are proven deer resistant.

  • 36" H
  • 18" W
  • Full Sun
  • Deer Resistant
  • Winter interest
  • Low, Average, to Consistent Water Needs
  • Zone 4-9
  • Native to North America

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