I love this plant. I live in Canada and it tolerates morning sun. Everyone loves the pretty blue flowers it throws up in late-spring.
'Jack Frost' Heartleaf Brunnera, Siberian Bugloss Brunnera macrophylla
Exposure
- Part Shade to Shade
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height
12" - 15"
Spread
12" - 15"
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Details
Features
A classic shade perennial! Dark green leaves have heavily frosted overlay that shows only the green veining. Baby blue flowers appear in spring.
Foliage InterestAttracts:BeesResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:12 - 15 InchesSpacing:12 - 15 InchesSpread:12 - 15 InchesFlower Colors:BlueFlower Shade:Baby blueFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:SilverFoliage Shade:Green with silver overlayHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Shade to ShadeMaintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Mid SpringBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:ConsistentSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Edging PlantUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Brunnera is a woodland plant that should be grown in full shade and consistently moist soil in southern regions. In the north, morning sun is acceptable as long as the soil remains moist. They will grow the fastest and strongest in rich soil.
'Jack Frost' Brunnera macrophylla USPP 13,859, Can 1,799 -
3 Reviews
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Farah Yacoob, Ontario, Canada, 12 weeks ago
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Alyce Carrillo, Utah, United States, 3 years ago
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