2021-2022 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses

Eragrostis spectabilis
PURPLE LOVE GRASS
A native grass found in sunny, open fields and
meadows throughout much of the U.S. and
Canada. A drought-tolerant, tough little plant.
Grows in dense clumps; spreads by rhizomes.
A halo of purple panicles makes it showy in
mass plantings. A resilient ground cover or lawn
alternative; handles difficult areas at pavement
edges and in parking lots.
ERA-FES
Warm season, green, 6”, 10” with blooms, sun, dry,
flowers late summer, Zones 6-10, Origin: Central and
Eastern North America
Festuca glauca Beyond Blue (‘Casca11’) PP23307
Eragrostis spectabilis
Festuca glauca Beyond Blue (‘Casca11’)
PP23307
BEYOND BLUE FESCUE
Grows in a neat mound of bright-blue foliage.
Maintains its color through the growing season
and remains evergreen or semi-evergreen.
Cream-colored blooms rise above the foliage
for an appealing visual pop. A fantastic color
display and outstanding in containers. Withstands
poor soil but needs good drainage; it is
said to be heat, humidity, and drought tolerant.
Propagation without permission strictly prohibited.
Best shipped by May 31.
Cool season, steel blue, 1’, 1.5’ with blooms, sun,
dry-average, flowers late spring, Zones 4-8, Origin:
Europe
Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’
ELIJAH BLUE FESCUE
Gorgeous blue foliage and one of the most
dependable fescues. Grows in a tight clump;
spikes of blue-tinged inflorescences emerge in
early summer. Can maintain its color throughout
winter. Prefers cooler climates but can look
good in the South with afternoon shade and
well-drained soil (may slow down and perhaps
die back in hot, humid summers). Discovered
at The Plantage Nursery on Long Island. Best
shipped by May 31.
Cool season, blue, 10”, 15” with blooms, sun, dry,
flowers early summer, Zones 4-7, Origin: France
Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’
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