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Boraginaceae
Brunnera macrophylla
Siberian Bugloss
Popular and easy-to-grow, Siberian bugloss is an early blooming, clump-forming perennial that's ideal for the shade garden. This native of Eastern Europe is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. In late spring to early summer it bears delicate clouds of tiny bright blue flowers with yellow-centers. These rise above large, soft, heart-shaped leaves of dark green. Several variegated cultivars are well worth trying, such as the silvery ‘Jack Frost’ and ‘Looking Glass.’
Siberian bugloss prefers partial sun to shade and rich loam that is adequately drained. Its hairy leaves give it a bit more resistance to slugs than other plants growing in moist, shady conditions. It is a fine shade perennial and makes a charming addition to the spring border with miniature daffodils and tulips.
7 - 1
3 - 7
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Perennial
Partial Shade, Full Shade
12"-18" / 30.5cm - 45.7cm
18"-24" / 45.7cm - 61.0cm
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Neutral
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Medium
Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall
Showy
Yellow, Blue
Green, Dark Green
No
Single
Yes
Coarse
Matte
Bedding Plant, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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