Growth Rate
Moderate: 'Cheyenne Sky' Switchgrass has a moderate growth rate. It typically grows about 2 to 3 feet tall in a growing season.
Size
Mature Height: Typically reaches a height of 2 to 3 feet.
Mature Spread: Forms clumps that spread about 1.5 to 2 feet wide.
Characteristics
Foliage: Blue-green leaves turn wine-red in late summer, providing attractive color throughout the season.
Blooms: In late summer, airy pinkish-red flower panicles rise above the foliage, adding to its ornamental appeal.
Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Growing Conditions
Sunlight: Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
Soil: Adapted to a wide range of soil types, including poor, dry soils, but prefers well-drained soil.
Watering: Once established, it is drought-tolerant and generally requires little watering.