Brunnera macrophylla
False Forget-Me-Not, Siberian Bugloss
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7
Brunnera exhibits delicate sprays of tiny, true blue flowers in early spring over large heart shaped, roughly textured foliage. Leaves are generally 3-8" wide. They will reseed if properly situated.
Height
12-15 Inches
Spread
15-18 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Interesting Notes
A member of the borage family.
Bloom Time
May-June
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Cut back faded foliage mid-season to encourage new growth. Consistent moisture is preferred. Very dependable.
When to Divide
fall
Good Companions
Plantain Lily (Hosta ), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Barrenwort (Epimedium versicolor), Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra formosa), Spotted Dead Nettle (Groundcover- Lamium maculatum), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina)Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Containers |
| • | Ground Cover |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Partial Shade |
| • | Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Organic |
| • | Moist |
