2022-2023 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses & Sedges

PENNISETUM
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
DWARF FOUNTAIN GRASS
One of our best sellers, it is the right size to fit
many landscapes. Grows in a 2' fountain shape
and produces pretty bottlebrush blooms. Requires
little maintenance; thrives in full sun and
dry conditions. Turns ordinary edges into lush
borders and works well as a filler or specimen.
Plant at least a month before first frost to get
established; needs well-drained soils in winter
for best survivability.
Warm season, green, 1.5’, 2’ with blooms, sun,
dry- average, flowers midsummer, Zones 5-9, Origin:
Eastern Asia to Western Australia
Pennisetum alopecuroides Lumen Gold
('JS Jommenik') PP27435
LUMEN GOLD FOUNTAIN GRASS
Lumen Gold Fountain Grass offers splendid,
golden color and a compact, globe-shaped
habit. Think of it as a super-stylish Pennisetum
‘Hameln’. Bright gold foliage in spring softens
to lemon in early summer. In our southeastern
heat, transitions to light green by summer’s end.
Discovered by Jan Spruyt in Belgium. Variety
protected by USA patent. Propagation without
permission strictly forbidden.
Warm season, green, 1.5’, 2’ with blooms, sun, dryaverage,
flowers midsummer, Zones 6-9, Origin:
Eastern Asia to Western Australia
Pennisetum alopecuroides Lumen Gold
(‘JS Jommenik’) PP27435
PENNISETUM
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet' PP19074
DWARF FOUNTAIN GRASS
A dwarf fountain grass with cute, bottlebrush
plumes. Slightly taller than P. alopecuroides
‘Little Bunny’ and a bit smaller than ‘Hameln’. Its
height gives it a slight advantage for containers,
small patios, and foreground plantings. Originated
from a 'Hameln' seedling; introduced by
Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Hebron, IL. Propagation
strictly prohibited.
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny'
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Piglet’ PP19074
Warm season, green, 1’, 1.5’ with blooms, sun,
average-moist, flowers midsummer, Zones 5-9,
Origin: Eastern Asia to Western Australia
MINIATURE FOUNTAIN GRASS
An authentic miniature both in height and bloom
dimensions. Grows in a 1' clump with 1" bottlebrush
plumes. A single plant might get lost, but
several grouped together add variety and texture.
Can also act as a ground cover. Blooms remain
attractive well into winter. Originated as a seedling
of P. alopecuroides 'Hameln'. Plant at least a
month before first frost to get established; needs
well-drained soils in winter for best survivability.
Warm season, green, 10”, 1’ with blooms, sun,
dry-average, flowers midsummer, Zones 6-9, Origin:
Eastern Asia to Western Australia
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Bunny’
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head'
RED HEAD FOUNTAIN GRASS
Stylish red-hued bottlebrush plumes, a full 8"
long, emerge in midsummer; blooms extend just
above dark green leaves. Foliage forms a rounded,
arching habit bringing texture and shape to
mixed borders and perennial plantings. Creates
an impressive wave of color in masses. Introduced
by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Hebron,
IL from seedling of P. alopecuroides ‘National
Arboretum’.
Warm season, green, 3’, 4’ with blooms, sun, moist,
flowers midsummer, Zones 5-9, Origin: Eastern Asia
to Western Australia
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Red Head’
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