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Perennials
Artemisia frigida
Pasture Sage
Height: 15 - 40cm (6 - 16 IN.)
Spread: 20 - 30cm (8 - 12 IN.)
Low-growing shrub native to most of North America. Fine, silver-green foliage is highly aromatic and supports small, ball-like, yellow blooms from mid-summer to early fall. Highly tolerant of heat and drought once established. Requires well-drained soil.
Height: 15 - 40cm (6 - 16 IN.)
Spread: 20 - 30cm (8 - 12 IN.)
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana'
Silver Mound Artemisia
Height: 25 - 30cm (10 - 12 IN.)
Spread: 40 - 50cm (16 - 20 IN.)
Fragrant, low mound of fine, silky soft, silver-grey foliage. Best form with hard cutting after small, silver, ball-like blooms appear. Non-spreading plant for contrast, borders, perennial beds and containers. Prefers hot sites and dry soils once established.
Height: 25 - 30cm (10 - 12 IN.)
Spread: 40 - 50cm (16 - 20 IN.)
Artemisia stelleriana 'Boughton Silver'
Silver Brocade Artemisia
Height: 15 - 30cm (6 - 12 IN.)
Spread: 60 - 75cm (24 - 30 IN.)
Low mat of silver-white, lobed foliage - great for highlighting other plants. Cut back in summer when plants start upright growth, to keep mat-like growth habit. Drought tolerant once established. Great groundcover or for edges, containers and hanging baskets.
Height: 15 - 30cm (6 - 12 IN.)
Spread: 60 - 75cm (24 - 30 IN.)
Aruncus dioicus
Goat's Beard
Height: 1.25 - 1.85m (4 - 6 FT.)
Spread: 60 - 125cm (24 - 48 IN.)
Tall, bushy perennial with deep-green foliage and showy white plumes of clustered, tiny blooms from early to mid-summer. Foliage remains attractive through the fall. Prefers afternoon shade. Requires a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 1.25 - 1.85m (4 - 6 FT.)
Spread: 60 - 125cm (24 - 48 IN.)
Asclepias inc. 'Cinderella'
Cinderella Milkweed
Height: 75 - 90cm (30 - 36 IN.)
Spread: 75cm (30 IN.)
Clusters of dark pink buds open to pale pink, vanilla-scented blooms from mid-summer to early fall. Attracts bees and Monarch butterflies. Excellent cut/dried flower. Best in moist/wet sites or areas that occasionally flood, but also highly tolerant of dry sites.
Height: 75 - 90cm (30 - 36 IN.)
Spread: 75cm (30 IN.)
Asclepias incarnata
Rose Butterfly Weed
Height: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Spread: 60 - 90cm (24 - 36 IN.)
Showy clusters of fragrant, bright pink blooms sit on tall stems with lance-like foliage. Essential to all stages of the Monarch butterfly and attracts many pollinators. Native to North America. Requires a moist soil and tolerates wet and swampy conditions.
Height: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Spread: 60 - 90cm (24 - 36 IN.)
Asclepias speciosa
Showy Milkweed
Height: 30 - 90cm (12 - 36 IN.)
Spread: 30 - 60cm (12 - 24 IN.)
Native, upright clump forming perennial with thick, silver-green, oblong pointed foliage highlighting showy, ball-like clusters of large soft-pink to pink-purple, star-shaped blooms from late spring through summer. Blooms produce large, spiny seed pods. Self-seeds freely so remove pods before they split open to control spreading. Important host plant for the Monarch butterfly caterpillar.
Height: 30 - 90cm (12 - 36 IN.)
Spread: 30 - 60cm (12 - 24 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.