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Brunnera macrophylla Jack Frost

Siberian Bugloss (Heartleaf Alkanet): Patent PP13859, CPBR1799

Showy sprays of forget-me-not-like, sky-blue flowers appear above clumps of heart-shaped, distinctly veined, silver leaves.

  • »  Blue flowers resemble those of forget-me-nots
  • »  Blooms before or amongst the emerging foliage
  • »  Frosted, silver leaves are accented with distinct, green veining
  • »  One of the showiest brunnera for foliage
  • »  Tolerates more direct sun than other cultivars of brunnera
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring

1gal
$31.33
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Clumping
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Green
• Silver
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'

Brunnera needs to be grown away from direct sunlight under deciduous trees. Grows best in a fertile, humus-rich, moist, but well-drained soil. Best grown in temperate climates with cooler summers. Easy to grow perennial. Brunnera 'Jack Frost' tolerates more direct sunlight with increased moisture.