2020-2021 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses

ELY-ERA
Elymus hystrix
Elymus hystrix
BOTTLEBRUSH GRASS
Produces pretty, airy, spiky, soft, bottlebrush
seed heads in midsummer. Deep green, narrow
leaves reach about 3’; flowers rise a foot
above. Adaptable to clay, sandy soils, and rich
garden soil; will grow where other grasses will
not, including dry shade. Formerly called Hystrix
patula.
Cool season, green, 3’, 4’ with blooms, part sun,
dry, flowers midsummer, Zones 4-9, Origin: North
America
Festuca glauca Beyond Blue (‘Casca11’)
PP23307
BEYOND BLUE FESCUE
Grows in a neat mound of bright-blue foliage.
Maintains its color through the growing season
and remains evergreen or semi-evergreen.
Cream-colored blooms rise above the foliage
for an appealing visual pop. A fantastic color
display and outstanding in containers. Withstands
poor soil but needs good drainage; it is
said to be heat, humidity, and drought tolerant.
Propagation without permission strictly
prohibited. Best shipped by mid-June.
FESTUCA
Equisetum hyemale
HORSETAIL
A native plant found at the edges of rivers
and in low-lying wet areas throughout North
America. Upright form and jointed stems are
perfect for sites with modern architecture or
sleek design. Creeps by rhizomes; will colonize
if left unchecked. If needed, contain with barriers
to minimize spreading. Prized in fresh or
dried flower arrangements.
Cool season, steel blue, 1’, 1.5’ with blooms, sun,
dry-average, flowers late spring, Zones 4-8, Origin:
Europe
Dark green jointed stems, 4’, insignificant flowers,
sun, 0”-6” of water, Zones 5-10, Origin: Northern
Hemisphere
Equisetum hyemale
Festuca glauca Beyond Blue (‘Casca11’) PP23307
Eragrostis spectabilis
Eragrostis spectabilis
PURPLE LOVE GRASS
A native grass found in sunny, open fields and
meadows throughout much of the U.S. and
Canada. A drought-tolerant, tough little plant.
Grows in dense clumps; spreads by rhizomes.
Subtle blues, greens and purples of blooms are
beautiful in mass plantings. A resilient ground
cover or lawn alternative; handles difficult areas
at pavement edges and in parking lots.
Warm season, green, 6”, 10” with blooms, sun,
dry, flowers late summer, Zones 6-10, Origin: North
America
Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’
BLUE SHEEP’S FESCUE
Gorgeous blue foliage and one of the most
dependable fescues. Grows in a tight clump;
spikes of blue-tinged inflorescences emerge in
early summer. Can maintain its color throughout
winter. Prefers cooler climates but can look
good in the South with afternoon shade and
well-drained soil (may slow down and perhaps
die back in hot, humid summers). Discovered
at The Plantage Nursery on Long Island. Best
shipped by mid-June.
Cool season, blue, 10”, 15” with blooms, sun, dry,
flowers early summer, Zones 4-7, Origin: France
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Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’
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