Brunnera macrophylla
Botanical Name
Brunnera macrophylla
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 8
Height
12 to 18 inches
Width
18 inches
Flowers
Early to late spring: blue
Light
Part to full shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting and Care
Southern gardeners will need to provide brunnera with plenty of shade and moist soil. Northern gardeners will find that this plant will tolerate morning sun when given afternoon shade. Deadhead to prevent reseeding. Cut back any ratty foliage to promote fresh new growth. Divide in spring as centers of clump decline.
Problems
Slugs
Varieties to Consider
'Looking Glass' - silvery leaves
'Jack Frost' - silvery white leaves with green vein
'Spring Yellow' - yellow foliage
'Silver Wings'