Description
Panicum virgatum Prairie Winds® ‘Cheyenne Sky’ Switch Grass is a striking native ornamental grass celebrated for its upright, arching form and vibrant foliage that shifts from deep blue-green in spring to rich golden hues in fall. Developed through careful selection for enhanced landscape performance, ‘Cheyenne Sky’ showcases fine-textured, narrow leaves and airy, copper-toned flower panicles that add seasonal interest and movement to garden spaces. This cultivar thrives in a range of soil types and conditions, demonstrating excellent drought tolerance and adaptability, making it an ideal choice for sustainable and low-maintenance landscapes. Switch grass, native to North America’s prairies, has a long history as an important ecological species, providing habitat and erosion control. ‘Cheyenne Sky’ is part of the Prairie Winds® series, known for combining ornamental appeal with robust growth habits, and this selection has been recognized for its superior disease resistance and aesthetic qualities in various horticultural trials.