2021-2022 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses

Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’
DWARF FOUNTAIN GRASS
One of our best sellers, it is the right size to fit
many landscapes. Grows in a 2’ fountain shape
and produces pretty bottlebrush blooms. Requires
little maintenance; thrives in full sun and
dry conditions. Turns ordinary edges into lush
borders and works well as a filler or specimen.
Plant at least a month before first frost to get
established; needs well-drained soils in winter
for best survivability.
PENNISETUM
Warm season, green, 1.5’, 2’ with blooms, sun, dryaverage,
flowers midsummer, Zones 5-9, Origin:
Eastern Asia to Western Australia
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Bunny’
MINIATURE FOUNTAIN GRASS
An authentic miniature both in height and
bloom dimensions. Grows in a 1’ clump with
1” bottlebrush plumes. A single plant might
get lost, but several grouped together add
variety and texture. Can also act as a ground
cover. Blooms remain attractive well into winter.
Originated as a seedling of P. alopecuroides
‘Hameln’. Plant at least a month before first
frost to get established; needs well-drained soils
in winter for best survivability.
Warm season, green, 10”, 1’ with blooms, sun,
dry-average, flowers midsummer, Zones 6-9, Origin:
Eastern Asia to Western Australia
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Bunny’
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