2022-2023 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses & Sedges

PANICUM
Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine'
TALL SWITCHGRASS
One of the tallest Switchgrasses at 7', 8' with
blooms. Attractive blue gray foliage turns deep
gold in fall. Airy, billowy seed heads appear
midsummer and remain attractive into winter.
Grows in a loose vase shape; give it space in the
landscape. Tolerates poor, dry soil, and prefers
no fertilizer or special care. It tends to resist flopping
and is a great native grass substitution for
Miscanthus.
Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'
UPRIGHT SWITCHGRASS
A dependable upright habit and beautiful blue
green foliage set this Panicum apart from others.
In early fall, a multitude of panicles top the
plant. A valuable vertical accent; several planted
as a backdrop form a dynamic structural look.
Drought tolerant but tolerates intermittent-boggy
soils. Introduced by Roy Diblik of Northwind Perennial
Farm in Wisconsin. Named 2014 Perennial
Plant of the Year ® .
PANICUM
Warm season, blue gray, 7’, 8’ with blooms, sun,
average, flowers midsummer, Zones 4-9, Origin: North
and Central America
Panicum virgatum ‘Cloud Nine’
Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’
Warm season, blue green, 4.5’, 5.5’ with blooms, sun,
dry-moist, flowers early fall, Zones 4-9, Origin: North
and Central America
Panicum virgatum ‘Dallas Blues’
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Panicum virgatum 'Dallas Blues'
BLUE SWITCHGRASS
A native landscape beauty with wide, blue leaves
and striking rose-pink seed heads. Drought tolerant,
undemanding about soil, and provides
food and shelter for birds and wildlife. This is an
excellent sub for large, introduced grasses like
Miscanthus. Discovered by Ken and Linda Smith
of Smith’s Garden, Dayton, OH.
Warm season, blue, 5’, 6’ with blooms, sun, drymoist,
flowers midsummer, Zones 4-10, Origin: North
and Central America
Panicum virgatum 'Purple Tears' PP28518
PURPLE TEARS SWITCHGRASS
Selected and shared with us by plantsman and
designer Piet Oudolf, this Switchgrass bears
flowering spikes with soft gray color at the top,
followed by splendid, purple seed heads. A manageable
height of 4' and narrow, upright habit
make it perfect for a range of landscape applications.
It has the same toughness and adaptability
you’ll find in other Switchgrass cultivars.
This plant protected by USA patent. Propagation
without permission strictly prohibited.
Warm season, green, 3’, 4’ with blooms, sun-part
shade, dry-moist, flowers late summer, Zones 4-10,
Origin: North America
Panicum virgatum ‘Purple Tears’ PP28518
Courtesy of Piet Oudolf
BLUE SWITCHGRASS
One of the most-loved blue Switchgrasses. Appreciated
for its dramatic, metallic-blue foliage
and strong upright habit as well as pink-tinted
midsummer blooms. A colorful backdrop, stunning
in masses, and a focal point as a specimen.
Good choice for meadows, borders, and naturalized
areas. Can reseed, so pluck unwanted
seedlings. It’s not picky about soil; refrain from
over-fertilizing. Drought tolerant.
Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch'
RED SWITCHGRASS
This red Switchgrass gets its name from burgundy-tipped
leaves. Grows in an upright shape
to about 3’, 4’ with red-tinted, airy seed heads.
Fall coloring is especially lovely; foliage becomes
deep red turning to tan. Provides structure in
the winter garden. Cut back in early spring. It is
similar to P. virgatum 'Hänse Herms'.
Warm season, blue, 4’, 5’ with blooms, sun, dryaverage,
flowers midsummer, Zones 4-9, Origin: North
and Central America
Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’
Panicum virgatum ‘Rotstrahlbusch’
Warm season, green and red, 3’, 4’ with blooms, sun,
dry-moist, flowers midsummer, Zones 4-10, Origin:
North and Central America
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