Height: 90 - 110cm (36 - 42 IN.)
Spread: 45 - 60cm (18 - 24 IN.)
Masses of globe shaped, iridescent blue, spiky blooms starting in mid-summer. Bees love this plant. Great plant for poor, gravelly soil but quite adaptable. Weak stalks when grown in rich soil. Soil must be well-drained. Drought tolerant once established.
Height: 90 - 110cm (36 - 42 IN.)
Spread: 45 - 60cm (18 - 24 IN.)
Height: 25 - 35cm (10 - 14 IN.)
Spread: 20 - 30cm (8 - 12 IN.)
Tall, abundant, spire-like spikes of deep, rusty-red blooms in spring. Will rebloom all summer if deadheaded. Compact, clump form with green, hairy, lance-shaped foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers a moist well-drained soil.
Height: 25 - 35cm (10 - 14 IN.)
Spread: 20 - 30cm (8 - 12 IN.)
Height: 7 - 8m (23 - 26 FT.)
Spread: 8 - 9m (26 - 30 FT.)
Compact tree or large shrub with thorny branches, silver foliage and strong-scented, tiny, yellow, spring blooms. Silver-grey ornamental berries persist over winter. Extremely drought/salt tolerant once established in a well-drained soil. Intolerant of wet sites.
Height: 7 - 8m (23 - 26 FT.)
Spread: 8 - 9m (26 - 30 FT.)
Height: 7 - 8m (23 - 26 FT.)
Spread: 8 - 9m (26 - 30 FT.)
Small specimen tree with thorny branches, silver foliage and strongly scented dainty yellow blooms in spring. Silver-grey ornamental berries persist over winter. Salt, heat, drought and wind tolerant. Very drought /salt tolerant once established in a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 7 - 8m (23 - 26 FT.)
Spread: 8 - 9m (26 - 30 FT.)
Height: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Native Prairie shrub. Silver foliage on rust coloured stems. Yellow spring blooms with a sweet, musky fragrance mature to silver ornamental berries. Excellent for bank stabilization or landscape reclamation. Prefers a well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.
Height: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Height: 30 - 60cm (12 - 24 IN.)
Spread: Colonies (Colonies)
Great reclamation plant for wildlife and wetland restoration, as well as wastewater management, erosion control and storm basins. Prefers wet soil in bogs and ponds. Best in water 10-15cm(4-6") deep. Forms tight clusters of stems with bright green foliage.
Height: 30 - 60cm (12 - 24 IN.)
Spread: Colonies (Colonies)
Height: 75 - 100cm (30 - 42 IN.)
Spread: 45 - 60cm (18 - 24 IN.)
Bristly, nodding inflorescence and green, slightly hairy foliage. Makes a great reclamation plant. Actively grows during cooler temperatures in spring and fall and will go dormant in hot weather.
Height: 75 - 100cm (30 - 42 IN.)
Spread: 45 - 60cm (18 - 24 IN.)
Height: 90 - 185cm (36 - 72 IN.)
Spread: 60 - 90cm (24 - 36 IN.)
Strong spreading, rhizomatous perennial with pink-tinged stems and long narrow folliage. Spikes of bright pink blooms from mid-summer through frost followed by fluffy seed heads. Prefers organically rich, moist, well-drained soil. A colonizing plant that spreads by root and self-seeds.
Height: 90 - 185cm (36 - 72 IN.)
Spread: 60 - 90cm (24 - 36 IN.)
Plant names containing PBRAF, PP numbers and the like, may not be asexually propagated. Reproduction of these patented plants in any form, is prohibited. The symbols used to represent plant characteristics are based on our research and experience. Outcome may vary based on climate and conditions.
Full Sun: Varieties that require 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day to thrive and produce blooms to their full potential. The Plants with this icon are often heat-tolerant.
Partial Shade: Varieties that require 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Morning sun is best as these plants often prefer less intense heat.
Full Shade: Varieties that require less than 4 hours of direct sunlight per day. Morning sun is best as these plants are often not heat-tolerant.
CVI: Certified Virus Indexed Prunus Pyrus and Malus varieties for export to the US.
New: All new variety additions to Bron and Sons within the last three years.
Attracts Hummingbirds: Varieties with brightly colours, nectar-rich blooms. Often tubular shaped with a strong, sweet fragrance.
Attracts Butterflies: These varieties often provide nectar on which butterflies feed. They can also be host plants that females lay their eggs on.
Attracts Birds: Varieties that provide food, cover and nesting areas for birds. Most commonly plants and trees that produce berries, fruits, seeds and nectar.
Plants for Pollinators: Varieties that provide nectar and pollen to pollinators. These plants are often brightly coloured and very fragrant. Many of the best plants to attract pollinators are native plants as they produce large amounts of nectar and pollen vs hybrid varieties.
Drought Tolerant Once Established: Plants that have the ability to withstand extended periods without watering once they are established, but may still need to be mildly supplemented during extended dry periods.
Fire Resistant: These choices are presented as a basic guideline from credible sources, to increase resilience to wildfires. Fire resistant does not mean fire proof. Plants on this list may burn if they are not selected for site and local conditions as well as being properly maintained.
Cut or Dried Flowers: Plants that have beauty and appeal with a longer stem. Often maintainting a sweet fragrance and an extended vase life.
Deer Tolerant: Varieties with the ability to withstand deer feeding without detrimental outcomes. Also included are varieties that deer prefer to avoid eating. Please note that plants which are resistant to deer browse may become options for food as climate change and loss of habitat can result in resource scarcity.
Rabbit Tolerant: Varieties that deter rabbits; often has prickly, spiky or jagged foliage. May also refer to toxic varieties that rabbits will avoid eating. Please note that plants which are resistant to rabbit browse may become options for food as climate change and loss of habitat can result in resource scarcity.
