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Panicum virgatum Prairie Winds® 'October Sky'

Prairie Winds® October Sky Switch Grass: Patent PPAF

  • »  Mid-sized grass
  • »  Rosy purple seed heads
  • »  Elegant upright shape
  • »  Thrives in full sun

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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!

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Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Ornamental Grass
Foliage Color
• Green
Maintenance and Care
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Programs
• Proven Winners
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
Exposure
• Full Sun
Habit
• Upright
Soil Moisture
• Dry Soil
• Average Water
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.