Panicum virgatum ‘Cheyenne Sky’
Red Switch Grass |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 8.290.030
The most compact Switch Grass selection on the market, ideal for sunny borders, mixed containers or for massing. This emerges with blue-green leaves in late spring, forming a tidy and well-behaved mound. By late summer the leaf tips have turned a deep wine-red shade just as airy sprays of dark-red flowers begin to appear. Stays attractive well into winter. Trim plants back to the ground in early to mid spring. Bred by Gary Trucks of Amber Wave Gardens in Michigan. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Further details for
Panicum virgatum ‘Cheyenne Sky’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Dry or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Red
Blooming Time Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall
Foliage Color Blue Purple Black Red
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Massed Specimen Waterside Wild Flower
Flower Head Size Medium
Height 75-90 cm 29-35 inches
Spread 45-60 cm 18-23 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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