Prairie Winds® 'Cheyenne Sky' Switchgrass (Panicum)
Perennial
- Big impact for smaller spaces!
- Great garden vigor, thriving in heat & humidity.
- Not particular about soil type.
- Colorful ornamental grass for sun.
- Zones 4-9, sun, 3' tall x 1.5' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: USPP 23,209
Common name: Red switchgrass
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 3' x 1.5'
Flower color: Red
Foliage color: Green to red
Season of interest: Year-round
Bloom time: Late summer
Features: Winter interest, suitable for slopes, Proven Winners, privacy & screening, native, fall color, drought tolerant, deer resistant, best for beginners
Uses: Background, border, cottage gardening, foundation planting, massing, specimen, containers
How to Grow
Light: Performs best in full sun, may not produce as many flowers in the shade.
Water: Has average water needs and, once established, will tolerate some drought.
Spacing: 1.5 feet apart
Fertilizing: Fertilization isn't necessary, but if desired, a small amount of all purpose garden fertilizer can be applied in spring.
Winterizing: Foliage can be left standing in winter.
Maintenance & pruning: In late winter, before new growth begins to emerge, cut foliage down to 3 to 4 inches above soil.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
