2022-2023 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses & Sedges

HAK-HEL
Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’
Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
GOLDEN VARIEGATED HAKONE GRASS
A beautiful, elegant grass for shade. Golden
leaves with intermittent green lines flow like a
bright waterfall and are most pronounced in deep
shade, less in sun. Grows in a clump; spreads
very slowly by rhizomes to form a ground cover.
Prefers rich, organic, well-drained soil. Winner of
2009 Perennial Plant of the Year ® and the Royal
Horticulture Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
Avoid shipping in heat of Jul/Aug.
Warm season, green-golden variegated, 1.5’-2’,
sun-shade, moist, flowers midsummer, Zones 4-7,
Origin: Japan
Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'
GOLD HAKONE GRASS
Gilded-yellow foliage and a flowing, mounded
habit create a cascade of color. Combine it
with deep greens and blues in the landscape
or use in decorative containers. Needs rich,
organic soil. Spreads slowly by rhizomes to form
a ground cover. Can handle sun in cool, moist
climates; requires shade in hot, dry conditions.
Avoid shipping in heat of Jul/Aug.
Warm season, golden, 1.5’-2’, sun-shade, moist,
flowers midsummer, Zones 4-7, Origin: Japan
Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’
JUNCUS
Commonly referred to as rushes, Juncus are go-to plants in the landscape. The upright selections
give structural touches to container plantings, and their understated, vertical elegance contrasts
with broad foliage and flowering perennials. They shine as architectural elements. They’re also
integral to rain gardens, stormwater projects, mitigation sites, and restoration projects. They are
reliable growers under fluctuating water conditions and do well in boggy soils.
Juncus effusus
COMMON RUSH
With attractive narrow, round foliage and upright
habit, this plant adds an architectural element
wherever it is planted. Performs well around
ponds, in wet areas, low spots, meadows, and
containers. Also works in regular garden soil and
rain gardens because it tolerates bouts of dryness.
Native to North America and can be found
throughout most of the world. Supports a range
of wildlife.
Dark green, 4’, sun, average-6” of water, flowers early
summer, Zones 4-10, Origin: North America
Juncus effusus
Juncus effusus 'Big Twister'
GIANT CORKSCREW RUSH
The thick, round, and smooth foliage of Giant
Corkscrew Rush is taller and more upright than
other curly rushes. It’s a stunner in decorative
containers, water gardens, and wet areas in
managed landscapes. 'Big Twister' will spread
slowly by stolons; if spreading is a concern,
keep it in check by submerging in pots.
JUNCUS
Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire'
BLUE OAT GRASS
A cool-season grass with deep blue foliage.
Grows in a rounded clump. Graceful stems
emerge in late spring topped with tan, oat-like
seed heads. Performs and blooms best in cooler
climates. Prefers full sun, well-drained soil. Great
in containers. Also known as 'Saphirsprudel' or
'Sapphire Fountain', this cultivar is reported to
have improved resistance to rust. Must ship by
May 31.
Juncus effusus ‘Big Twister’
Juncus inflexus 'Blue Arrows'
BLUE ARROWS RUSH
Soft blue color and upright form make it irresistible
in containers and annual beds. Thrives in
heat and full sun and fits beside pools, ponds, or
streams. A versatile rush; tolerates dry periods
once established. Useful in rain gardens and wet
areas. A ColorGrass ® seed selection.
Green, 1.5’-2’, sun, moist-4” of water, flowers late
spring, Zones 4-9, Origin: North America
Helictotrichon sempervirens ‘Sapphire’
Cool season, blue, 2’, 2.5’ with blooms, sun, average,
flowers late spring, Zones 4-7, Origin: Mediterranean
Blue-green, 3’, sun, average-wet, flowers late spring,
Zones 5-9, Origin: Africa, Asia, Europe
Juncus inflexus ‘Blue Arrows’
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