2021-2022 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses

Deschampsia cespitosa
TUFTED HAIR GRASS
A cool-season native. Grows in a tufted mound
of narrow, green foliage. Long stalks are topped
by a multitude of airy, light-green inflorescences
in early summer (flowers more in cool climates).
Blooms are most profuse in sun but will grow
in part shade. Large groupings can be used as
ground cover. Semi-evergreen in mild winters.
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Deschampsia cespitosa
Cool season, green, 1’, 1.5’ with blooms, sun-part
shade, average-wet, flowers early summer (mostly
in cool climates), Zones 4-7, Origin: Northern and
Western North America
Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldtau’
GOLDEN DEW TUFTED HAIR GRASS
Like the species, this cultivar is clump growing
and semi-evergreen, with fine stems topped
by airy flowers. But, ‘Goldtau’ produces chartreuse-yellow
seed heads; great for cut flowers.
Plant in masses or contrast with sedges,
ferns, or Hosta. Flowers best in cooler climates;
needs semi-shade in warm climates (bloom
production may lessen).
Cool season, green, 1’, 2’ with blooms, sun-part
shade, moist, flowers early summer (mostly in cool
climates), Zones 4-9, Origin: Northern and Western
North America
Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldtau’
Elymus hystrix
BOTTLEBRUSH GRASS
Produces appealing, airy, bottlebrush seed
heads in midsummer. Deep green, narrow leaves
reach about 3’; flowers rise a foot above. Adaptable
to clay, sandy soils, and rich garden soil;
will grow where other grasses will not, including
dry shade. Formerly called Hystrix patula.
Elymus hystrix
Cool season, green, 3’, 4’ with blooms, part sunshade,
dry-moist, flowers midsummer, Zones 4-9,
Origin: Eastern North America
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