Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver heart'
Silver Heart Brunnera
Plant Family:
Boraginaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Flower:
Blue
Blooms :
Apr
to:
May
Showy Blue Flowers
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
No
Foliage:
Gray-Green
Deciduous
Pat Kolling
Basal leaves heart shaped form a mound which remains attractive through the growing season. Smaller upper leaves are elliptical.
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Shade
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
Yes
Height:
6-12"
Spread:
12-24"
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
Soil:
Prefers consistently moist, organically rich soils in shady areas. Generally intolerant of dry soils.
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Fertilizer:
Mulch:
Long Term:
Winter:
Spring:
Summer:
Fall:
Common Problems
Plants may self seed in optimum growing conditions.
Diseases:
No serious disease problems
Insects:
No serious insect problems. Slugs and snails are occasional visitors.
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