Prairie Star is a complex interspecific crossbreed between Alpenglow and Elmer Swenson that can withstand temperatures down to -36°F or lower. The variety was developed by Elmer Swenson in Wisconsin in the 1980s and is named after the town Star Prairie, close to where Swenson resided. It made a debut on the commercial market in 2000. Prairie Star is often found as a blending partner, employed to lower the acidity of the final wine. As a varietal wine, it has neutral properties and is often barrel fermented to increase complexity. It is also found cultivated as a table grape variety. Hardy to zone 3.

These are large vines with an a nice and established root system.