Prairie Winds® 'Cheyenne Sky' Red Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum 'Cheyenne Sky') is a compact, upright native grass that delivers season-long interest with minimal maintenance. Starting as blue-green in spring, its foliage turns deep wine-red by early summer, long before other grasses begin their seasonal transformation. By late summer, tall, airy purple flower panicles emerge, extending the plant’s appeal into fall.¶This variety reaches 3 feet tall and 18 inches wide, forming a dense, vertical clump that resists lodging and flopping. Its heat, drought, and salt tolerance make it an ideal selection for low-maintenance landscapes, erosion control, and urban plantings. As a native North American grass, it thrives in zones 4–9 and supports ecological diversity while remaining deer-resistant and highly adaptable. Perfect for mass plantings, specimen use, and container gardening, 'Cheyenne Sky' is a top-tier option for landscapers, garden centers, and re-wholesalers looking for a reliable, colorful ornamental grass.