Prairie Winds Cheyenne Sky switchgrass
Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Winds Cheyenne Sky'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry or moist or wet soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Prairie Winds Cheyenne Sky (Panicum virgatum Prairie Winds Cheyenne Sky) is a grass for borders, accents, winter interest, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet, sandy or clay soil. It forms a clumping mound and grows at a moderate pace. Butterflies and birds visit it, and it tolerates drought and salt. Deer rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Little bluestem, Black-eyed Susan, Great blue lobelia, and Obedient plant.