2021-2022 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses

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What We Grow Grasses Grasses are the backbone of Hoffman Nursery’s growing program. From traditional ornamental grasses to exciting native selections, their form, texture, and functionality give them year-round appeal. Grasses have efficient, fibrous root systems, and many withstand drought and thrive in poor soil. True grasses reside in Poaceae, which has the widest distribution of all flowering plant families and is important economically and ecologically worldwide. Sedges Sedges continue to gain popularity. They’re smart alternatives to traditional lawns, ground covers, and mulch—especially in shade. They add texture and interest to containers, mixed plantings, and borders. Sedges are in Cyperaceae and are distinguished from true grasses by triangular stems, fused sheaths, and other subtle characteristics. Most sedges in the nursery trade are in the genus Carex, but Cyperaceae includes more than 100 other genera. Grasslike Plants We grow other plants that resemble grasses but belong to different botanical families. Juncus, in Juncaceae, offer stylishness and structure for wet and moist areas. Many withstand dry spells once established, making them great choices for rain gardens. Acorus in Acoraceae and Equisetum in Equisetaceae are happiest in moist and wet soils. Hoffman Nursery, Inc. 5520 Bahama Road Rougemont, NC 27572 Phone: 800-203-8590 Fax: 919-471-3100 Email: sales@hoffmannursery.com 2
Contents A Grass for Now, A Grass for the Future.................................................4 Plants for Green Infrastructure..............................................................6 Quick Guides..................................................................................... 11 Drought Tolerant .................................................................................12 Shade Tolerant.................................................................................... 13 Wet Areas........................................................................................... 14 Cool Season........................................................................................ 14 North American Natives & Cultivars....................................................... 15 Salt Tolerant........................................................................................ 16 Height Guide....................................................................................... 16 Zone Guide......................................................................................... 19 Plant Descriptions..............................................................................22 Carex Comparison Chart.......................................................................30 Miscanthus Comparison Chart...............................................................57 Switchgrass Comparison Chart..............................................................65 Fountain Grass Comparison Chart..........................................................70 Little Bluestem Feature.................................................................... 75 Little Bluestem Comparison Chart......................................................... 81 Ordering & Shipping...........................................................................87 List of Plant Names & Page Numbers..................................................92 Trade Shows Cultivate’21 July 10-13, 2021; Columbus, OH—Booth 3013 Perennial Plant Association Virtual National Symposium July 27-29, 2021; Virtual Perennial Plant Association Southern Region Pop-Up September 16, 2021; Hoffman Nursery, Rougemont, NC Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) January 5-7, 2022, Baltimore, MD—Booth 412 Green & Growin’ Marketplace January 13-14, 2022; Greensboro, NC—Booths 533 & 535 1-800-203-8590 hoffmannursery.com 3
Page 1 and 2: 2021-2022 CATALOG OF GRASSES
Page 3: Last year we talked about our core
Page 7 and 8: Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'
Page 9 and 10: EROSION CONTROL Erosion Control pla
Page 11 and 12: Plants for Green Infrastructure Bio
Page 13 and 14: Hoffman Nursery QUICK GUIDE A CONVE
Page 15 and 16: SHADE TOLERANT These plants are not
Page 17 and 18: NORTH AMERICAN NATIVES & CULTIVARS
Page 19 and 20: HEIGHT GUIDE - (continued) Carex am
Page 21 and 22: ZONE GUIDE Plants are listed by the
Page 23 and 24: ZONE GUIDE - (continued) Carex oshi
Page 25 and 26: Ammophila breviligulata AMERICAN BE
Page 27 and 28: Andropogon gerardii ‘Red October
Page 29 and 30: Bouteloua dactyloides (syn. Buchloe
Page 31 and 32: Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Eldor
Page 33 and 34: CAREX COMPARISON CHART Carex N. Ame
Page 35 and 36: CAREX Carex amphibola Carex appalac
Page 37 and 38: Carex crinita FRINGED SEDGE This na
Page 39 and 40: CAREX Carex flaccosperma Carex flac
Page 41 and 42: Carex morrowii EverColor ® ‘Ever
Page 43 and 44: Carex oshimensis EverColor ® ‘Ev
Page 45 and 46: NEW! Carex radiata EASTERN STAR SED
Page 47 and 48: Carex testacea ‘Prairie Fire’ P
Page 49 and 50: Deschampsia cespitosa TUFTED HAIR G
Page 51 and 52: Eragrostis spectabilis PURPLE LOVE
Page 53 and 54: Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ GOL
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Juncus tenuis PATH RUSH This small,
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Courtesy of Darwin Perennials Misca
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MISCANTHUS COMPARISON CHART Miscant
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Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’
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Muhlenbergia lindheimeri LINDHEIMER
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Panicum virgatum ‘Cloud Nine’ T
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SWITCHGRASS COMPARISON CHART Panicu
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Panicum virgatum ‘Summer Sunrise
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Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Cassian
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Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln
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Pennisetum orientale ‘Karley Rose
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SCHIZACHYRIUM We grow the North Ame
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High ecological value Low maintenan
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Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Carousel
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LITTLE BLUESTEM COMPARISON CHART Th
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Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Twilight
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SPA-SPO Spartina bakeri Spartina ba
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ORDERING & SHIPPING Sizes We Offer
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Terms & Conditions of Sale Hoffman
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• Rack & Pallet Shipments: Shipme
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BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME PAGE # C
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BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME PAGE # P
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