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Panicum virgatum PRAIRIE WINDS® 'October Sky'
October Sky Switch Grass: Patent PPAF
- » Mid-sized grass
- » Rosy purple seed heads
- » Elegant upright shape
- » Thrives in full sun
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:Proven Winners
- Hardiness Zone:4-9
- Height:4-5 ft
- Spread:2-3 ft
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades, Red Shades, Inconspicuous
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
PRAIRIE WINDS® 'October Sky' Switchgrass is a tall, upright native grass with blue-green leaves and airy rosy-purple plumes in late summer. Great for adding fall color, movement, and texture to sunny spots. Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant!
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Programs
| • | Proven Winners |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Panicum virgatum PRAIRIE WINDS® 'October Sky'
Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Tolerates drought once established, but enjoys occasional watering in dry spells. No need to fertilize. Cut back to a few inches in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.