Switch grass gets its name from the peaceful swishing sound it makes when blowing in the wind. Ornamental grass is highly versatile and it provides important cover for birds during the coldest days of winter.

Ornamental grasses of the Prairie Winds® collection adds graceful texture and movement to the garden! 'Cheyenne sky' is a red switch grass which is a highly versatile ornamental grass known for its wine-red flower panicles held just above the foliage. 'Cheyenne Sky' starts by forming a tight, vase-shaped clump of blue-green foliage that begins turning wine red in early summer! By summer's end, it's drenched in deep red tones and makes for a dynamite specimen plant or even more eye-catching when planted en masse. One of the easiest ornamental grasses to grow in full sun. Does well in any soil from sand to clay. 'Apache Rose' is a solid ornamental grass that will remain upright with grey-green leaves even through rain or wind. In autumn, the tips of the leaves are flushed with a hint of rosy-red. Most switch grasses typically have cream or tan inflorescences.