Brunnera macrophylla brunnera, Siberian bugloss
size/type
low or groundcovering,low or groundcovering
usual height
0,2-0,4m
usual width
0,2-0,4m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
April-May
location
semi-shade to shade
USDA zone (lowest)
3 (down to -40°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Brunnera is an attractive perrenial with showy foliage, suitable especially for garden enthusiasts looking for the beauty of leaves rather than flowers. This rhizomatous perennial produces large, soft hairy, ovate to heart-shaped, sharp-pointed, deep green leaves. In mid spring, commonly late April in zone 6, appear small, sky blue, forget-me-not-like flowers on thin stems 20-30 cm tall, in thin, cyme-like panicles for almost two months. It looks best in mass plantings and as it is quite slow forming a groundcover on its own we suggest planting in densely, e.g. 5-6 plants per square meter. It is not invasive nor travels around the garden with shoots or seeds itself off.
Brunnera does best in semi-shade or full shade with sufficient moisture. It needs cool, humus-rich, well-drained, moist soil. Fully hardy to -40°C (USDA zone 3).
Last update 20-10-2016
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