2020-2021 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses

CAREX
Carex elata ‘Aurea’
BOWLES’ GOLDEN SEDGE
When planted in full sun and moist-wet soil,
fine-textured leaves are striped sporadically
with bright green lines (will turn lime green
when planted in shade). Thrives in up to 3” of
water; can tolerate slightly drier soils if planted
in shade. Magnificent in masses, borders of
ponds, as a dramatic specimen, or in decorative
containers.
CAREX
Cool season, green-gold variegated, 1.5’-2’, 2.5’ with
blooms, shade-sun, wet, flowers late spring, Zones
5-8, Origin: Europe
Carex elata ‘Aurea’
Carex flacca
BLUE SEDGE
Forms an attractive, low-growing ground cover
in sun or part shade. Narrow, blue gray foliage
reaches 6-8”; leaves form a tousled look.
Spreads slowly by rhizomes and is often used
to stop soil erosion. Produces delicate seed
heads in spring. Drought tolerant. Native
to calcareous grasslands, sand dunes and
marshes in Europe and Northern Africa.
Cool season, blue gray, 8”-10”, 12”-18” with
blooms, sun-part shade, dry-moist, flowers late
spring, Zones 4-8, Origin: Europe, Africa
Carex flacca ‘Blue Zinger’
Carex flacca
Carex flacca ‘Blue Zinger’
BLUE ZINGER SEDGE
Slightly larger, more upright, and more clumpforming
than the species. Adapts to varied soil
conditions; drought tolerant once established.
Works well in sweeps as a ground cover. Holds
its blue coloring in the winter in mild climates.
Attractive contrasted with smooth stones. For
a tidy look, cut back foliage in early spring before
new growth appears.
Cool season, blue-green, 8”-10”, 12”-18” with
blooms, sun-part shade, dry-moist, flowers late
spring, Zones 4-8, Origin: Europe, Africa
Carex flaccosperma
Carex flaccosperma
BLUE WOOD SEDGE
This beautiful, native sedge returns to our lineup after a few years’ absence. Half-inch-wide,
blue-green leaves form a small clump that spreads slowly via short rhizomes to form a charming,
evergreen ground cover. Thrives in shade to part shade and mixes easily with ferns, hostas, and
other shade perennials. Will take partial sun with more moisture. Does best with consistent moisture
but will withstand drier conditions once established. Sometimes listed as C. xanthosperma.
Cool season, blue-green, 6-12”, part sun-shade, average-moist, flowers late spring, Zones 5-8, Origin: South
Central and Southeastern U.S.
Carex frankii
Carex frankii
FRANK’S SEDGE
Native to wet meadows and woods, bottomland
forests, lake and pond margins and
disturbed areas in Eastern and Central North
America. Has a bunching habit with mediumwide
foliage and spiky seed heads. Will spread
via rhizomes. Use in bioswales, remediation
projects, ditches, and wet areas in the landscape.
Cool season, green, 1’-2’, sun-part shade, moist-wet,
flowers late spring, Zones 5-8, Origin: North America
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