2022-2023 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses & Sedges

ANDROPOGON
Andropogon glomeratus
BUSHY BLUESTEM
A native grass found growing along sunny roadsides
and in low-lying areas. Thrives in damp
soil. Vibrant green foliage turns copper-orange
in fall, and bushy seed heads are showy and
appealing. A great-looking native for marshy
or low areas where a low-maintenance plant is
required. Reseeds freely.
Warm season, green, 4’, 6’ with blooms, sun,
average-wet, flowers early fall, Zones 5-9, Origin:
Eastern North America
Andropogon glomeratus
Andropogon ternarius 'Black Mountain'
BLACK MOUNTAIN BLUESTEM
‘Black Mountain’ is a seed-grown cultivar of our
native Splitbeard Bluestem with a more consistent,
compact habit. Blue green foliage develops
pink and red hues in late summer, and flowering
spikelets in fall are covered in silvery, white tufts.
‘Black Mountain’ thrives in sunny, dry locations
and tolerates infertile, sandy, and clay soils. An
ecological powerhouse for a range of applications.
Shared with us by Terry Dalton from Black
Mountain, NC.
Warm season, blue green/multicolored, 1.5’-2’, 2.5’-
3’ with blooms, sun, dry, flowers early fall
Arrhenatherum elatius ssp. bulbosum ‘Variegatum’
Bouteloua curtipendula
SIDE OATS GRAMA
A resilient native grass with ornamental charm.
Grows in a loose, slightly upright shape with appealing
red- and purple-tinged spikelets on tall
culms. Drought tolerant; it grows in varied soils
from sand to clay. Use on slopes, green roofs,
in mixed plantings as a matrix layer, or as a tall
ground cover. Most common in central grasslands
of North America.
Arrhenatherum elatius ssp. bulbosum
'Variegatum'
STRIPED TUBER OAT GRASS
Slow-spreading ground cover tolerant of drought
and varied soils. Narrow, white- and dark-green
variegated leaves can appear completely white;
spiky leaves are soft and pliable. Produces attractive
flowers in cool climates but does not
flower or perform well in areas with hot summer
nights. Cut back in summer for fresh growth.
Must ship by May 31.
Cool season, white-green variegated, 8”, 1’ with
blooms, shade, dry, flowers early summer (North
only), Zones 4-8, Origin: Europe
Bouteloua curtipendula
ARR-BOUT
Andropogon ternarius ‘Black Mountain’
Warm season, gray green, 2’, 3’ with blooms, sun,
dry, flowers early summer, Zones 4-9, Origin: North
and South America
Bouteloua dactyloides
(syn. Buchloe dactyloides)
Andropogon virginicus
BROOMSEDGE
A native grass for areas that require a nononsense
plant that needs no special attention.
Forms colonies, especially in disturbed areas,
and helps reduce soil erosion. Maintains an
orange-golden hue throughout winter and is
beautiful in large masses. Adapts to poor soil;
drought tolerant.
Warm season, green, 2’, 4’ with blooms, sun, dry,
flowers early fall, Zones 3-8, Origin: North America
Andropogon virginicus
Bouteloua dactyloides
BUFFALO GRASS
This shortgrass prairie native is a stellar alternative
to the traditional lawn. It boasts fine-textured,
gray green to blue green foliage and spreads
quickly by rhizomes to form a dense carpet. Can
take light foot traffic and periodic mowing (2-3"
min.). It has low fertility and water requirements
and tolerates heat, drought, and alkaline soils.
Intolerant of heavy moisture and sandy soils.
Warm season, grey green to blue green, 4-6”, 6-8”
with blooms, sun, dry-average, flowers late spring,
Zones 4-8, Origin: central plains of Canada & U.S.,
South to Mexico
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