Height:

4.0 Feet

Spread:

4.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9

Foliage Color:

Blue shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Modern Rain Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Easy To Grow Attractive Foliage Mass Planting Salt Tolerant Focal Point

Origin:

Native to North America

Panicum is native grass that is very easy to grow and is a good grass for beginners. It will grow in any soil, from sand to clay, is drought tolerant once established, and even withstands periodic flooding. Grow this grass in full sun. It will tolerate light shade, but will flop over if the shade is too heavy.

Panicum is wind and salt tolerant, making it a good choice for seaside gardens or along roads that are salted in winter.

Growing Temperature:

Rooting out: 65-72° F,
Growing: 65-75° F

Holding Temperature:

50-60° F outdoors

Soil PH:

5.8-6.3

EC (What is EC?):

2.5-3.5 pour through method

Fertility:

Heavy feeders, apply 150-200ppm constant liquid feed.

Vernalization:

8-12 weeks of cold is required for flowers.

Pests & Diseases:

Although not typically problematic, keep an eye out for crown rot, leaf spots, and rust.

Potting & Timing:

Plants should be planted under warm temperatures and long days for good root establishment.

Moisture:

Moderate to moist.

Planting Level:

Plant plug level with soil line.

PGRs/Pinching:

No pinching or growth regulators are necessary if grown outdoors. If growing in a greenhouse, plants can be trimmed during production to increase fullness and decrease height, but no more than 1/2 of the height should be trimmed off.

Lighting:

Long days required for growth.

Other Comments:

'Cheyenne Sky' and other Panicums with deep red coloration typically need direct sunlight to develop the best foliage color.

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