Description
Common name: ‘Jack Frost’ Siberian Bugloss, Heartleaf Brunnera, False Forget-Me-Not
Brunnera macrophylla is a classic perennial that is treasured for its shade tolerance and lovely blooms and attractive foliage. They make a fantastic groundcover, and also do well in containers so they will be close at hand when you want to snip a few blooms for a spring bouquet.
The leaves of ‘Jack Frost’ are intricately detailed with a crackle-like finish. Though the leaves are dark green, they have a heavily frosted overlay which allows only the green veining to show through. From mid to late spring, baby blue, forget-me-not type blossoms are held in clusters several inches above the shimmering foliage. The effect is breathtaking.
Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens Inc.
Size: Grade #1 Filed grown root clump
Height: 12.0″-15.0″
Spread: 12.0″-15.0″
Flower Description: Tiny, sky blue flowers pepper and contrast the chartreuse foliage. Often cut and used in floral arrangements.
Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade.
Soil Type: Thrives in organically-rich, moist, and well-drained soils. Avoid letting the soil dry.
Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9,10
Attributes: Deer Resistant, Shade Lover, Showy Flower, Showy Foliage, Foliage Interest
Care: Easy Care, Pruning of unsightly foliage, Deadhead after bloom finishes if you wish to prevent self-seeding
Photo(s) courtesy of TERRA NOVA® Nurseries, Inc.
www.terranovanurseries.com