This woodland plant is valued for its flowers and its heart-shaped, ground-covering leaves. Its small blue flowers go nicely with ephemeral bulbs in mid to late spring, as the enlarging leaves block out the ripening bulb foliage. ‘Jack Frost’ can take dry summers and wet winters. This cultivar is prized for its improved tolerance of heat and sun. —Marty Hair, Fine Gardening #127
Noteworthy CharacteristicsHighly valued for striking silver variegated foliage. Powder blue flowers hover over the plant in spring.
CareRemove ragged foliage in late fall, and snip off the spent flower stalks in early summer to keep this plant looking its best.
PropagationSow seeds in a container in spring. Divide in winter.
ProblemsNone serious, but watch out for too much sun or hot sites.
- Genus : Brunnera
- Plant Width : 1 to 3 feet
- Plant Height : 1 to 3 feet
- Zones : 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
- Uses : Ground Covers, Shade
- Maintenance : Low
- Moisture : Medium Moisture
- Light : Partial Shade
- Plant Type : Perennials
- Characteristics : Showy Foliage
- Growth Rate : Slow
- Bloom Time : Spring
- Plant Seasonal Interest : Spring Interest
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