Features
FEATURES
Forms a dense, upright clump of blue-green leaves that turn wine red in early summer. Purple flower panicles appear just above the foliage in late summer. This petite red grass is ideal for containers.
Foliage Interest
Fall Interest
Winter Interest
Drought Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Erosion Control
Resists:
Deer
Grass:
GrassNative to North America
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:
PerennialHeight Category:
MediumGarden Height:
36 InchesSpacing:
18 InchesSpread:
18 InchesFlower Colors:
TanFlower Shade:
TanFoliage Colors:
RedFoliage Shade:
RedHabit:
UprightContainer Role:
ThrillerPLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:
SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:
EasyBloom Time:
Late SummerHardiness Zones:
4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Water Category:
AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:
Average SoilSoil PH Category:
Acidic SoilUses:
Border PlantMaintenance Notes:
One of the easiest ornamental grasses to grow in full sun. Does well in any soil from sand to clay. Cut back in spring before new growth appears.
Prairie Winds® 'Cheyenne Sky' Panicum virgatum USPP 23,209
