2021-2022 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses

CAREX
Carex elata ‘Aurea’
BOWLES’ GOLDEN SEDGE
When planted in full sun and moist-wet soil,
fine-textured leaves are striped sporadically with
bright green lines (will turn lime green when
planted in shade). Thrives in up to 3” of water;
can tolerate slightly drier soils if planted in shade.
Magnificent in masses, borders of ponds, as a
dramatic specimen, or in decorative containers.
Cool season, green-gold variegated, 1.5’-2’, 2.5’ with
blooms, sun-shade, moist-3” standing water, flowers
late spring, Zones 5-8, Origin: Europe
Carex elata ‘Aurea’
Carex flacca
BLUE SEDGE
Forms an attractive, low-growing ground cover
in sun or part shade. Narrow, blue gray foliage
reaches 6-8”; leaves form a tousled look.
Spreads slowly by rhizomes and is often used to
stop soil erosion. Produces delicate seed heads
in spring. Drought tolerant. Native to calcareous
grasslands, sand dunes and marshes in Europe
and northern Africa.
Cool season, blue gray, 8”-10”, 12”-18” with
blooms, sun-part shade, dry-moist, flowers late
spring, Zones 4-8, Origin: Europe, Africa
Carex flacca
Carex flacca ‘Blue Zinger’
BLUE ZINGER SEDGE
Slightly larger, more upright, and more clumpforming
than the species. Adapts to varied soil
conditions; drought tolerant once established.
Works well in sweeps as a ground cover. Holds
its blue coloring in the winter in mild climates.
Attractive contrasted with smooth stones. For a
tidy look, cut back foliage in early spring before
new growth appears.
Carex flacca ‘Blue Zinger’
Cool season, blue green, 8”-10”, 12”-18” with
blooms, sun-part shade, dry-moist, flowers late
spring, Zones 4-8, Origin: Europe, Africa
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