2022-2023 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses & Sedges

MUHL-NAS
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri
LINDHEIMER’S MUHLY
An ornamental, southwestern native that performs
well in the Southeast. Grows in an erect
clump; blue gray, fine-textured foliage reaches
up to 5'. Pink-tinted flowers add another foot.
Easy, undemanding, tolerant of heat and soil. A
great specimen or plant in sweeps for a stunning
display.
PANICUM
We grow the North and Central American native Panicum virgatum and its cultivars. These popular
grasses have more than good looks—they’re valuable for their ecological function and resilience.
They provide food and shelter to wildlife. Deep, fibrous root systems help them tolerate poor soil
and drought; they thrive without fertilizer; and they’re easy to maintain. With abundant moisture and
fertility, they grow freely and can flop, so grow on the lean side. P. virgatum was popular in Europe
before it became a landscape standout in the U.S. Now breeders are giving us an exciting range of
selections. For a snapshot of our lineup, see the Switchgrass Comparison Chart on page 70.
PANICUM
Warm season, blue gray, 4-5’, 5-6’ with blooms,
sun, dry, flowers early fall, Zones 7-10, Origin: Texas,
Mexico
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri
Muhlenbergia reverchonii
ROSE MUHLY
Rose Muhly has fine-textured foliage and showy,
pinkish-red plumes that float in a cloud above
the foliage. A clump former, it resembles Pink
Muhly Grass (M. capillaris) but is smaller in
stature with softer pink, more diffuse blooms.
Occurs naturally in limestone soils and seep
areas from central OK and TX, south to central
Mexico. Tolerates heat, drought, and humidity
and thrives in most soils. Handles cold and
moist conditions better than M. capillaris.
Panicum virgatum
SWITCHGRASS
A native prairie grass that is also a handsome
garden plant. Grows in an upright habit with a
cloud of airy seed heads. Easy to grow in varied
conditions: wet, dry, sun, hot. Tolerates clay,
infertile, and sandy soils. Spectacular covering
large areas, eliminating the need for mowing
and fertilizing. Provides food and shelter to birds
and wildlife; thrives virtually maintenance free.
Warm season, green, 3’, 3.5’ with blooms, sun,
dry-moist, flowers midsummer, Zones 4-10, Origin:
North and Central America
Muhlenbergia reverchonii
Warm season, green, 1.5’, 2’-2.5’ with blooms, sun,
dry-average, flowers early fall, Zones 5-10, Origin:
Central Oklahoma and Texas South to Central Mexico
Panicum virgatum
Nassella tenuissima
MEXICAN FEATHER GRASS
The most fine-textured grass we grow. This
southwest native has flowing, lime-green foliage
with airy, wheat-colored seed heads. Often
retains color through winter in warm areas but
may brown out in summer heat. Self-sowing can
occur, so best used in managed landscapes to
control its spread. Requires dry soil and full sun.
Drought tolerant and spectacular in containers.
Panicum virgatum 'Cape Breeze' PP24895
CAPE BREEZE DWARF SWITCHGRASS
‘Cape Breeze’ is a short, dense Switchgrass with
profuse blooms. It is salt tolerant, flowers early,
and stays green into fall. Good size for parking
lots, containers, and as a filler; shares the toughness
and adaptability of the species. Discovered
on Martha’s Vineyard and introduced by North
Creek Nurseries, Landenburg, PA. Asexual reproduction
prohibited without a license.
Cool season, lime green, 1.5’, 2’ with blooms,
sun, dry, flowers late spring, Zones 7-10, Origin:
Southwest U.S., Mexico, Argentina
Nassella tenuissima
Panicum virgatum ‘Cape Breeze’ PP24895
Warm season, green, 2’, 2’-3’ with blooms, sun,
dry-average, flowers late summer, Zones 4-9, Origin:
North America
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