- USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9
- Height 2.5-3 Feet Tall
- Spread 14-18 Inches Wide
- Light Requirement is Full Sun
The deep blue leaves of Prairie Winds Cheyenne Sky Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum) turn wine-colored red in early summer. The petite ornamental grass is just right for thrilling containers, and it has so many other uses in the landscape. A row of these switch grass plants can give you a color-changing border, especially next to sidewalks or driveways. It can handle salt you throw out in winter and tolerates drought. In summer, delicate flowers, or seed heads, appear above the foliage.
As if Prairie Winds Cheyenne Sky Switch Grass didn't have enough great features, add its easy maintenance. Its clumpy form makes it an excellent choice for erosion control on hills and berms, especially in natural-looking landscapes. Prairie Winds grass grows to no more than 3 feet tall and 18 inches wide, so planting several in a row can create a low hedge or divider. The grass grows in zones 4 through 9.
Prairie Winds Cheyenne Sky Switch Grass Care
Prairie Winds Cheyenne Sky Switch Grass needs full sun but little else. The native to North America grows in nearly any type of soil, from sand to clay. Give it a little extra water in its first growing season, and then let nature do the work. Homeowners only have to cut the grass back in spring before new growth appears. You can leave the grass tall through fall and winter for year-round appeal. Cut a few flower stalks off for arrangements if you like.
Prairie Winds Cheyenne Sky Switch Grass Spacing
If planting a group or row of Prairie Winds Cheyenne Sky Switch Grass for a hedge or border, be sure to space the plants at least 18 inches apart from center to center. Plant it in the center or back of a container for dramatic height.
Prairie Winds Cheyenne Sky Switch Grass Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Tan |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Red |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height: 2.5-3 Feet |
| Spread: 14-18 Inches |
| Spacing: 24-28 Inches |
| Watering: Low |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Resists: Deer |
| Features: Foliage Interest; Salt Tolerant, Erosion Control |
| Scientific Name: Prairie Winds 'Cheyenne Sky' Panicum virgatum USPP 23,209 |
| Common Name: Prairie Winds Cheyenne Sky Switch Grass |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
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- PANCS
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations