Height: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Spread: 60 - 90cm (24 - 36 IN.)
Narrow, upright, warm-season grass with airy, green inflorescence in late summer. Olive to blue-green blades turn bright golden-yellow in fall, providing great winter interest. Very slow spreader. Extremely drought tolerant once established. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Spread: 60 - 90cm (24 - 36 IN.)
Height: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Spread: 75 - 90cm (30 - 36 IN.)
Upright, sturdy, clump of blue-green blades with red tips in early summer. Airy, green inflorescence in late summer matures to dark pink. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil. Warm-season grass for containers and dried flowers. Drought/salt tolerant once established.
Height: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Spread: 75 - 90cm (30 - 36 IN.)
Height: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
Spread: 60 - 90cm (24 - 36 IN.)
Warm-season grass with wide, powder-blue blades and airy heads of tiny, green inflorescence in summer. Foliage turns bright yellow in the fall. Upright, slow growing, spreading, tall, prairie grass. Accent, container, fresh or dried flowers. Drought tolerant.
Height: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
Spread: 60 - 90cm (24 - 36 IN.)
Height: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
Spread: 60 - 90cm (24 - 36 IN.)
Upright, warm-season grass with smaller, more narrow blades than other switch grass. Red tinge turns burgundy-red in fall. Finely textured, pink-tinged stems in spring flaunt branched panicles. Seeds mature to straw-yellow then beige over winter. Tolerates a wide range of soils.
Height: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
Spread: 60 - 90cm (24 - 36 IN.)
Height: 75 - 90cm (30 - 36 IN.)
Spread: 50cm (20 IN.)
Hardy, warm-season grass with silver-pink inflorescence from summer to fall. Slow spreader with new green foliage taking on a red hue in summer and burgundy-red by fall. Best in moist, boggy soil, but tolerates most soils and is drought tolerant once established.
Height: 75 - 90cm (30 - 36 IN.)
Spread: 50cm (20 IN.)
Height: 30 - 40cm (12 - 16 IN.)
Spread: 40cm (16 IN.)
Dwarf, upright, narrow, green foliage with some red in summer, turns completely burgundy-red in fall and lasts through winter. Small, white plumes in summer. Great warm-season grass for containers, borders and mass plantings. Drought tolerant once established.
Height: 30 - 40cm (12 - 16 IN.)
Spread: 40cm (16 IN.)
Height: 60 - 75cm (24 - 30 IN.)
Spread: 75cm (30 IN.)
Arching, compact, coarse, deep green foliage that turns golden yellow in the fall. Early blooming, bottlebrush-like, cream-white inflorescence in summer holds well into winter. Warm-season grass. Requires good drainage.
Height: 60 - 75cm (24 - 30 IN.)
Spread: 75cm (30 IN.)
Height: 30 - 40cm (12 - 16 IN.)
Spread: 30 - 35cm (12 - 14 IN.)
Most compact fountain grass. Mound of narrow, upright, golden russet blades in fall and buff inflorescence in late summer. Warm-season grass. Use in rock gardens, borders, containers, texture or contrast grass. Tolerates wet soil, pollution and drought once established.
Height: 30 - 40cm (12 - 16 IN.)
Spread: 30 - 35cm (12 - 14 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.
