Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'
Also called:
Largeleaf Brunnera
Siberian Bugloss
Botanical Description
Plant Family:
Boraginaceae
Deciduous
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Turkey
Flower:
Blue
Blooms from :
Apr
to:
May
Small, blue, forget-me-not-like flowers with white centers bloom in airy, branched racemes rising well above the foliage on slender stems to 18" tall in spring.
Foliage:
Gray-Green
Basal leaves green heart shaped form a foliage mound which remains attractive throughout the growing season. Smaller upper leaves are elliptic.
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Shade
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
Yes
Height:
12-18"
Spread:
18-30"
Growth Rate:
Native Habitat:
Soil Needs
Prefers consistently moist, organically rich soils in shady areas. Generally intolerant of dry soils, but tolerates some dryness better than most other cultivars of this species.
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
Wildlife Uses
Attracts Pollinators?
No
Attracts Birds?
No
Supports Butterflies?
No
Wildlife use description: