Hoffman Nursery Blog

Let’s talk about grasses, sedges, and rushes for our winged allies. These unassuming plants provide shelter, food sources, and nesting material for a diverse array of birds.

Ornamental grasses & sedges are not just visually appealing; they play multifaceted roles in landscaping that address practical concerns. Check out these great choices that help solve problems.

Many grasses, sedges, and rushes do a great job in green infrastructure features. Our Plants for GI Charts help narrow down the choices.

As environmental stewards, we understand the importance of managing stormwater runoff as a critical aspect of water quality – at the nursery and beyond. At our 45-acre main nursery, we capture, filter, and store precipitation to irrigate our grasses, sedges, and rushes in cold frames, greenhouses, and stock beds. We use a combination of grey and green infrastructure SCMs (stormwater control measures) to convey stormwater runoff. Learn more about these measures, our water treatment system, and the critical role water quality plays in producing ornamental grasses, sedges, and rushes.

Exposure to salts, either in coastal environments or along roadsides, can stunt growth and even kill plants. Many grasses can tolerate exposure to salts, especially species native to coastal areas.