2022-2023 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses & Sedges

JUN-MEL
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 (3" min.)
as a naturalistic lawn alternative.
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.
MISCANTHUS
Miscanthus has been an icon in European and North American landscapes for well over a hundred
years. It is perhaps the most recognizable group of ornamental grasses. Their varied heights,
textures, and habits lend themselves to many uses: borders, backgrounds, screens, and impressive
specimens. Where reseeding is a concern, choose one that blooms late in your area, choose
an alternative, or try M. sinensis Bandwidth 'NCMS2B' PP29460, which is bred to be practically
infertile. For help in selecting cultivars, see our Miscanthus Comparison Chart on page 62.
Miscanthus 'Purpurascens'
FLAME GRASS
Green foliage throughout the growing season,
then a show begins in fall—shades of vivid red
and orange. Magenta blooms turn white, setting
off the stunning colors. Grows in an erect shape;
flowers tower above the foliage. Use as a specimen
or make small groupings. Useful for areas
with limited space. Prefers more moisture than
other Miscanthus.
Warm season, green, 3’-3.5’, 4’-4.5’ with blooms,
sun, average-moist, flowers midsummer, Zones 5-9,
Origin: Asia
MISCANTHUS
Cool season, blue, 2’, 3’ with blooms, sun, dry, flowers
late spring, Zones 4-9, Origin: Britain, Europe
Leymus arenarius ‘Blue Dune’
Melinis nerviglumis 'Savannah'
Miscanthus ‘Purpurascens’
SAVANNAH RUBY GRASS
The pink blooms of Savannah Ruby Grass are a
showstopper. Inflorescences emerge midsummer
with a deep pink-burgundy hue, open into
shimmering pink, and age to a light buff color.
Fine-textured foliage is light blue green. Very
drought tolerant and thrives in containers. 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’
Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'
DWARF MAIDEN GRASS
Produces fine-textured, narrow leaves and
grows in a stylish, compact, rounded shape.
Fan-shaped, rose-colored flowers rise above the
foliage. Leaves turn a beautiful burgundy hue in
fall. At 4', 5' with blooms, it is sought after for
small spaces, borders, massed plantings, and
foregrounds. A Kurt Bluemel introduction.
Warm season, green, 4’, 5’ with blooms, sun, dryaverage,
flowers late summer, Zones 5-9, Origin: Asia
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Adagio’
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