Brunnera macrophylla Jack Frost

Siberian Bugloss, False Forget Me Not

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Type: Perennials
Height: Short 12-15" (Plant 12-14" apart)
Bloom Time: Early Spring to Late Spring
Sun-Shade: Mostly Sunny to Mostly Shady
Zones: 3-8   Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal, Clay, Sandy
Flower / Accent: Blue / Blue
Patent: #13,859
Pot Size: 3.5" square x 4" deep
Prized for its large highly frosted and veined heart-shaped leaves. Brunnera Jack Frost produces a truly spectacular display in the shade, even more so when in bloom with its bright blue Forget-me-not flowers in spring. Will multiply politely. Named 2012 P.P.A. Plant of the Year.

Features to Note:

  • OK in Containers
  • Wet Site Tolerant
  • Tried & True / Good for Beginners
  • Perennial Plant of the Year
  • Deer Resistant

Brunnera General Information:

Brunnera are ideal for a woodland setting, a semi-shaded border, or along a pond edge. New cultivars add wonderful choices to this versatile garden performer. Lovely naturalizing carefree habit. Tolerates moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.

Brunnera Plant Care:

Clean up in spring - declining leaves act as mulch for winter protection. Low maintenance otherwise. Division not needed for 6-10 years or longer unless clumps die out in the center. Volunteer seedlings can be removed from base of parent and transplanted.

$14.95 ea.
(3+) $14.50 ea.
Ships: Fall 2016
Plant Code: BRJF