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PRAIRIE WINDS® OCTOBER SKY SWITCH GRASS
Panicum virgatum
'October Sky'
PPAF Plant propagation prohibited
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Hardiness Zone: 4-9 · Mature Height: 4-5 Feet · Mature Spread: 2-3 Feet
Buy Prairie Winds® October Sky Switch Grass online. Elevate your autumn landscape with Prairie Winds® October Sky Switch Grass, a captivating native perennial that transforms your garden into a symphony of vibrant color and graceful movement. Imagine the ethereal beauty of its rosy-purple seedheads, a richer, more intense hue than its cousin, 'Apache Rose,' creating a breathtaking spectacle against the backdrop of fading summer blooms. This mid-sized wonder, towering a full foot above 'Apache Rose,' boasts an elegant, upright form, composed of striking blue-green leaves, ensuring a visually stunning display from spring through fall.
Experience the tranquility of Prairie Winds® October Sky Switch Grass as its sturdy stems sway gently in the breeze, creating the soothing "swishing" sound that lends Switch Grass its name. Unlike the sometimes-floppy 'Northwind,' this cultivar maintains its upright composure, resisting collapse even as the seasons progress. Its robust structure provides vital winter shelter for birds, adding a touch of wildlife-friendly charm to your garden. Versatile and adaptable, Prairie Winds® October Sky Switch Grass thrives in full sun and proves remarkably deer resistant, making it an ideal choice for a variety of landscaping applications, from specimen plantings to mass displays, natural screens, and even container gardens.
Invest in the enduring beauty and ecological benefits of Prairie Winds® October Sky Switch Grass. Picture the dramatic contrast of its vibrant seedheads against the golden hues of autumn, or the graceful silhouette of its upright form against a wintery landscape. This exceptional grass isn't just a plant; it's a living sculpture, a testament to the resilience and beauty of native flora, designed to enrich your garden with texture, movement, and a touch of wild elegance, year after year.
PRAIRIE WINDS® OCTOBER SKY SWITCH GRASS Plant Characteristics
Brand*
| • | Proven Winners® Perennials |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | Bronze/Tan/Brown |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Type*
| • | Semi-Evergreen |
Nature Assets*
| • | Deer Resistant |
Plant Type*
| • | Ornamental Grass |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Low Water Use |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
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PRAIRIE WINDS® OCTOBER SKY SWITCH GRASS Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grasses are easy to grow and adapt to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Family: Poaceae · Common Name: Switch Grass
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
We use and recommend www.dripdepot.com for our irrigation needs, from simple to install micro and drip systems, to commercial grade irrigation parts and supplies.
We use and recommend www.dripdepot.com for our irrigation needs, from simple to install micro and drip systems, to commercial grade irrigation parts and supplies.

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