Brunnera

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 & 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