2021-2022 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses

Juncus tenuis
PATH RUSH
This small, bright green, touchable rush grows
naturally throughout North America on roadsides
and at edges of swamps. Useful for wetland
restoration, pond margins, highway projects,
and disturbed, abandoned areas where
reseeding and spreading is vital. Can be mowed
(2”-3” min.) as a naturalistic lawn alternative.
JUN-MEL
Green, 6”, 1’ with blooms, sun-part shade, averagewet,
flowers late spring, Zones 2-10, Origin: North
America
Juncus tenuis
Leymus arenarius ‘Blue Dune’
BLUE LYME GRASS
A bright blue, cool-season grass. In spring,
straw-colored seed heads appear on stalks
8”-12” above the foliage. Maintains its coloring
throughout the growing season, even in Southern
gardens. Spreads by rhizomes, so place
where more is desired. Use as a tall ground
cover, on hillsides, and for controlling soil erosion.
Prefers dry, sunny locations.
Leymus arenarius ‘Blue Dune’
Cool season, blue, 2’, 3’ with blooms, sun, dry, flowers
late spring, Zones 4-9, Origin: Britain, Europe
NEW!
Melinis nerviglumis ‘Savannah’
SAVANNAH RUBY GRASS
The pink blooms of Savannah Ruby Grass are a
showstopper. Inflorescences emerge midsummer
with a deep pink-burgundy hue and open into a
shiny, shimmering pink. They persist across the
season, aging to a light buff color. Fine-textured
foliage is an appealing, light blue green. Very
drought tolerant and thrives in containers with
well-drained media. Hardy to Zone 8, it’s usually
treated as an annual. Most varieties of M. nerviglumis
listed in the trade are synonymous.
Warm season, blue green, 1.5’, 2’ with blooms,
sun, dry, flowers midsummer, Zones 8-10, Origin:
Southern Africa
Melinis nerviglumis ‘Savannah’
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