Switch grass typically begins flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
switch grass
Panicum virgatum 'Cheyenne Sky'
Switch grass (Panicum virgatum 'Cheyenne Sky') is a warm season perennial grass that provides strong, upright, and striking foliage to the garden. Grow to an average clump of 2 to 4 feet in height and width, this switch grass variety features bright blue-green blades and upright growing form. In midsummer, reddish-purple flowering stalks appear and produce colorful seed heads to attract birds and other wildlife. 'Cheyenne Sky' is an easy to grow ornamental grass for the landscape that tolerates a wide range of soils and weather conditions. It does best when planted in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Thanks to its low maintenance needs, this plant is great for experienced and beginner gardeners alike.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Pink-tinged Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Humus rich, Rocky , gravelly , dry, Well-drained
Fruits:
brown,tan Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Switch grass (Panicum virgatum 'Cheyenne Sky') does best when kept moist, however, it can survive in drier climates as well. During the growing season, water your switch grass every 7-10 days, providing 1”-2” of water each time. Water the soil around the base of the plant and avoid wetting the foliage, as this can lead to disease development. Reduce watering frequency as the weather cools in the fall and winter; you likely won’t need to water more than every couple of weeks. Be sure to check the soil every couple of days during times of extreme heat, drought, or winds, as you may need to water more frequently. If the soil starts to feel dry to the touch, increase the amount of water you provide.
sunlight
Switch grass (Panicum virgatum 'Cheyenne Sky') prefers an average of 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight a day during its growing season. For best growth, switch grass requires full sun most of the day during the summer months and partial sun during the cooler months. In general, switch grass prefers to have its roots in the shade. Too much shade though can lead to thinner and weaker plants. As a result, it is important to find a balance between shade and sun when selecting the ideal spot for switch grass.
pruning
Switch grass (Panicum virgatum 'Cheyenne Sky') should be pruned in late winter or very early spring, before new foliage begins to appear. Cut the grasses with pruners, loppers, or hedge shears to approximately 12-15 inches tall. This will ensure that new crowns can form with the new shoots. If pruning is needed after new growth has begun, use sharp hand shears and take care not to cut into the new shoots. Pruning can be done as much as needed to keep the clumps of grasses from becoming too crowded, though they may need to be pruned more than once throughout the season.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
Switch grass is typically harvested in late summer or early fall, so the months to start harvesting the fruits from Panicum virgatum 'Cheyenne Sky' would be August, September, October, and November.
Starts Flowering
Switch grass typically begins flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
Harvest Fruit
Switch grass is typically harvested in late summer or early fall, so the months to start harvesting the fruits from Panicum virgatum 'Cheyenne Sky' would be August, September, October, and November.
