2022-2023 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses & Sedges

BOUTELOUA
Bouteloua gracilis
BLUE GRAMA
A drought-tolerant, low-growing native prairie
grass; reaches 1' when flowers hover above.
Acts as a ground cover when planted close
together and is often used as an alternative to
traditional lawns (can be mowed occasionally).
Thrives in full sun and dry conditions. Grows
naturally in dry prairies; often found in rocky or
clay soil.
Warm season, green, 6”, 1’ with blooms, sun, dry,
flowers early summer, Zones 3-9, Origin: Central and
Mountain regions of Canada and U.S. into Mexico
CALAMAGROSTIS
Calamagrostis comes from the Greek kalamsos (reed) and agrostis (a kind of grass), hence the
common name "reed grass". Found in Europe, northern Asia, and Central and North America, the
genus includes roughly 250 species. Our selections are anchored by best-selling C. x acutiflora
'Karl Foerster', an interspecific hybrid named for the eminent German plantsman.
Calamagrostis brachytricha
KOREAN FEATHER REED GRASS
One of the few ornamental grasses that blooms
in partial shade. A beautiful specimen and
showy in masses with its pink, feathery plumes.
Grows in a 3', fountain-like mound. In full sun,
does best with sufficient moisture. Botanical
sources suggest this plant is best included
under C. arundinacea, a variable, wide-ranging
species. Plantsman Cassian Schmidt proposes
designating it C. arundinacea 'Richard Lighty' to
distinguish it from other variants and to honor Dr.
Lighty who selected it. Until the name is more
widely used, we’ll leave it as is.
CALAMAGROSTIS
Warm season, green, 3’, 4’ with blooms, sun-shade,
dry-moist, flowers early fall, Zones 4-9, Origin: East
Asia
Bouteloua gracilis
Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
PP22048
BLUE GRAMA
A stunning cultivar larger than the species. Creates
an abundance of horizontal seed heads,
which change from chartreuse to blonde and
hover above blue green, 3' stems. Very drought
tolerant and performs best with well-drained
soils and low humidity; has shorter lifespan with
wetter conditions or humid climates. Discovered
and introduced by High Country Gardens’
founder and chief horticulturist, David Salman.
Named a 2011 Plant Select ® Winner.
Warm season, blue green, 1’, 2.5’-3’ with blooms, sun,
dry, flowers midsummer, Zones 4-9, Origin: Central
and Mountain regions of Canada and U.S. into Mexico
Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition’ PP22048
Calamagrostis brachytricha
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche'
VARIEGATED FEATHER REED GRASS
A form of C. x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' with
vivid variegation: deep-green edges and white
centers. Grows in a neat clump through early
summer, then silver plumes shoot above. A coolseason
grass, it seems to be stable in the summer
heat at our nursery. Mix with perennials or
plant in masses. Discovered by plantsman Steve
Schmidt.
Cool season, green-white variegated, 2’, 5’ with
blooms, sun, average-moist, flowers late spring,
Zones 4-8, Origin: Europe
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Avalanche’
30 We grow good grass! ® 1-800-203-8590 hoffmannursery.com
31