2020-2021 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses

ANDROPOGON
Andropogon gerardii ‘Red October’ PP26283
RED OCTOBER BIG BLUESTEM
This Big Bluestem cultivar has deep green
leaves with red highlights in spring. As fall
approaches, the red increases and deepens
to burgundy. After the first frost, foliage turns
candy-apple red mixed with scarlet. Even the
seed heads are shades of red. This native
grass is tough like the species. Introduced by
Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Inc. Propagation
strictly prohibited, and all plants sold must
carry a tag with patent number.
Warm season, green w/red tips, 2’-4’, 5’-6’ with
blooms, sun, dry-average, flowers midsummer,
Zones 3-9, Origin: North America
Andropogon gerardii ‘Red October’ PP26283
Andropogon glomeratus
BUSHY BLUESTEM
A native grass found growing along sunny roadsides
and in low-lying areas. Thrives in damp
soil. Vibrant green foliage turns copper-orange
in fall, and bushy seed heads are showy and
appealing. A great-looking native for marshy
or low areas where a low-maintenance plant is
required. Reseeds freely.
Warm season, green, 4’, 6’ with blooms, sun,
average-wet, flowers early fall, Zones 5-9, Origin:
Eastern North America
Andropogon glomeratus
© Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Inc.
Andropogon ternarius ‘Black Mountain’
BLACK MOUNTAIN BLUESTEM
A cultivar of our native A. ternarius that
brings tremendous style to the party. ‘Black
Mountain’ has garnered accolades for its
consistently compact habit, gorgeous colors,
and showy inflorescences. Flowering culms
emerge bluish-green, developing reddish
hues later in summer. Emerging spikelets are
covered in silvery, white tufts that catch the
sunlight. Like the species, ‘Black Mountain’
thrives in sunny, dry locations, tolerates infertile,
sandy, and clay soils, and isn’t fussy about
pH. Shared with us by Terry Dalton from Black
Mountain, NC who reports it is more tolerant
of moist conditions than the closely related
Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem).
Warm season, bluish-green/multicolored, 1.5’-2’,
2.5’-3’ with blooms, sun, dry, flowers early fall,
Zones 6-9, Origin: Southeastern North America
ANDROPOGON
Andropogon ternarius ‘Black Mountain’
Andropogon virginicus
BROOMSEDGE
A native grass for areas that require a no-nonsense
plant that needs no special attention.
Forms colonies, especially in disturbed areas,
and helps reduce soil erosion. Maintains an
orange-golden hue throughout winter and is
beautiful in large masses. Adapts to poor soil;
drought tolerant.
Warm season, green, 2’, 4’ with blooms, sun, dry,
flowers early fall, Zones 3-8, Origin: North America
Andropogon virginicus
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