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Answer Revealed! If you guessed Muhlenbergia lindheimeri in yesterday’s Guess the Grass, you got it right! This heat- and drought-tolerant southwestern native grass also thrives in the Southeast. Its upright clumps of fine-textured, blue-gray foliage grow to about four feet, with pink-tinted flowers adding another foot of height. Low-maintenance and highly ornamental, Lindheimer’s Muhly makes a striking specimen or an eye-catching mass planting. Fun fact: This beautiful grass was named for Jacob Ferdinand Lindheimer, a German-born naturalist known as the father of Texas botany! #GrassID #NativeGrass #Muhlenbergia #LindheimersMuhly #DroughtTolerant #OrnamentalGrass

Can you guess the grass? See the clues below, comment your answer, and come back tomorrow to find out! Clue 1??: I’m a tall grass with an airy presence, swaying gracefully in the wind. Clue 2??: I thrive in dry, sunny places and don’t mind a little drought. Clue 3??: Though I’m not as famous as my pink cousin, I bring a bold blue-green touch to the landscape. Clue 4??: My common name honors a famous German botanist who explored Texas landscapes.

Take a step outside and look down—there’s more happening beneath your feet than you might realize. From soil microbes working behind the scenes to pollinators and birds relying on native plants, biodiversity starts at ground level. In our latest blog post, we explore how native grasses, sedges, and perennials play a crucial role in supporting ecosystems—fostering healthy soil, providing food and habitat for pollinators, and creating refuge for wildlife. Whether you're designing a backyard garden or restoring a landscape, these plants are small but mighty contributors to a thriving environment. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/e38A9A_6

We’re thrilled to welcome Gordon Rowe, III as our new Director of Sales and Business Development! With a strong background in horticulture and a passion for connecting people with plants, Gordon brings a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to our team. Join us in congratulating Gordon as he steps into this role, helping us grow stronger relationships and continue delivering top-quality plants to the industry. Read more about Gordon’s journey here: https://lnkd.in/edQYm5tt

We’re thrilled to offer our popular Falls Series Sedges—Ribbon Falls?, Feather Falls?, and the newest addition, Moon Falls?—at a new lower price! These vigorous, adaptable sedges thrive in a variety of landscapes, offering cascading texture, bold variegation, and year-round interest. Perfect for containers, borders, and mixed plantings, they deliver beauty and durability with minimal maintenance. Wholesale Customers: Secure your order now to add these standout varieties to your lineup before they’re gone. Don't miss out on this new pricing—contact our sales team for details and to place your order today! Feather Falls? Sedge stands out with its glossy green leaves, vivid white margins. A fast-finishing clumper reaching up to three feet wide while maintaining a tidy, cascading form. It’s a low-maintenance, high-impact choice for adding bright texture and year-round interest. New! Moon Falls? Sedge is a vigorous, reverse-variegated sedge with a cascading habit, thriving in sun to part shade. Low-maintenance, it adds year-round beauty to containers and landscapes while offering strong adaptability and exceptional garden performance. Ribbon Falls? Sedge offers strong growth, glossy green foliage, and exceptional versatility. It matures to two feet wide and complements bold plant combinations with its rich, deep green color. With a graceful, arching habit and excellent durability, it thrives in a variety of settings.

Mark your calendars for March 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM and join us for a 30-minute webinar hosted by Jessica Hall (Account Manager) and Bill Hall (Head Grower). This session offers expert guidance on selecting and combining ornamental grasses, sedges, and perennials to create striking, low-maintenance container gardens. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn design principles, plant care strategies, and new ways to showcase the beauty of grasses, sedges, and perennials. Register now -> https://lnkd.in/efut6cwx

Sedges bring more than just function to the landscape—they offer an incredible variety of colors, textures, and forms to enhance any garden. Whether you’re looking for vibrant hues, soft groundcovers, or bold architectural accents, there’s a Carex for every space. Check out this article to learn why Carex is a low-maintenance landscaping powerhouse!

Go Big with Joe-Pye! Looking for a showstopper in your landscape? Eutrochium fistulosum (Joe-Pye Weed) brings towering beauty—reaching up to 8 feet tall—with fragrant pink and purple blooms that pollinators can’t resist! ???? Why we love it: ? Pollinator powerhouse – A favorite of butterflies, bees & birds ? Low-maintenance & tough – Thrives in wet to moist soils, but drought-tolerant once established ? Eco-friendly – Perfect for rain gardens, bioswales, and erosion control ? Cold hardy – Survives down to Zone 4 This native beauty isn’t just pretty—it works hard to support biodiversity and improve ecosystems. Add it to your landscape and let nature thrive! ?? #JoePyeWeed #PollinatorParadise #NativePlants #RainGarden #ErosionControl #WildflowerPower

We’re thrilled to announce the promotion of Alex Stanley-Stretch to Marketing Manager! Since joining us in 2017, Alex has been a driving force behind our marketing efforts, bringing creativity, strategy, and a passion for horticulture to everything she does. Join us in congratulating Alex on this well-deserved promotion! https://lnkd.in/e9VJc7gH #HoffmannNursery #GrowingTogether #MarketingLeadership

??? Grasses & Sedges for Every Landscape! ??? Looking to add year-round beauty, texture, and movement to your garden? Check out these standout grasses and sedges that bring structure, color, and function to any space! Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ – A classic upright ornamental grass that provides structure all year long. Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ – Compact with icy-blue foliage, perfect for adding cool contrast and texture. Nassella tenuissima – A delicate, feather-like grass that dances in the breeze. Carex laxiculmis ‘HOBB’ Bunny Blue? – A lush, low-maintenance sedge with soft blue-green foliage. Carex oshimensis EverColor? ‘Everillo’ – Vibrant chartreuse leaves bring a bold pop of color to shady spots. Carex pensylvanica – A native, naturalistic groundcover that’s great for erosion control and ecological landscapes. Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! ?? #HoffmanNursery #WeGrowGoodGrass #SedgesMakeSense #OrnamentalGrasses #GardenDesign #SustainableLandscaping