Prairie Winds® Cheyenne Sky Red Switch Grass

Prairie Winds® ‘Cheyenne Sky’ is a compact, upright switch grass with blue-green leaves that turn wine red in early summer. Flower panicles rise above the clump in late summer, and the foliage adds color and structure into fall and winter. ## Appearance and use Proven Winners lists a mature height of 36 inches and a spread of 18 inches. This petite perennial forms a dense upright clump and is suited to borders, containers, cut flowers, mass planting, and focal points. Its flowers are described as tan, while the ornamental leaves develop red tones. The assigned cultivar identity and patent number are retained. ## Growing conditions Plant in full sun for the strongest foliage color. The plant page says it grows in soils from sand to clay and lists average water needs. Its listed hardiness spans zones 4a through 9b; this record retains its existing hardiness values. Use the narrow mature footprint when spacing it among larger perennials or grasses. ## Maintenance This is an easy-care, warm-season grass. Leave the foliage standing through winter for seasonal structure, then cut it back in spring before new growth appears. The source also identifies drought and salt tolerance and erosion-control value. For exact plant details, see [Proven Winners’ Cheyenne Sky page](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/panicum/prairie-winds-cheyenne-sky-red-switch-grass-panicum-virgatum).