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Photo:

Pat Kolling

Silver Heart Brunnera

Latin Name:

Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver heart'

Taxon ID#

12 MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Level:

Medium

Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:

3 Sun Preference:

Shade

Water Preference:

M

Soil Preference:

Prefers consistently moist, organically rich soils in shady areas. Generally intolerant of dry soils.

Fertilizer Needs:

Recommended Mulch:

Family:

Boraginaceae

Origins:

Plant Type:

Herbaceous Plant, Perennial

Oregon native:

no

Western state native:

no

PLANT DESCRIPTION

Foliage Color:

Gray-Green

Foliage Description:

Basal leaves heart shaped form a mound which remains attractive through the growing season. Smaller upper leaves are elliptical.

Fragrant:

no

Predominant flower color:

Blue

Flower Description:

Showy blue flowers

Fall color:

no

Fall Color Description:

Winter Foliage:

Deciduous

Winter Interest:

no

Winter Interest Description:

Mature height:

6-12"

Mature spread:

12-24"

Growth rate:

Slow

LANDSCAPE APPLICATION

Deer Resistant:

yes

Fire Resistant:

yes

Attracts Pollinators:

no

Attracts Butterflies:

no

Native Habitat:

Attracts Birds:

no

Cut/Dried Flowers:

no

Photo:

Pat Kolling

Used by Wildlife:

no

Hedge/Screen:

no

Swales:

yes

Wildlife Use:

Border:

yes

Erosion Control:

no

Windbreak:

no

Cover Structures:

no

Ground Cover:

yes

Provides Shade:

no

Rock Garden:

no

Adds Texture/Movement:

no

First Bloom:

Apr

Last Bloom:

May

Ornamental Accent:

yes

Garden Observations:

SEASONAL CARE

Spring Care:

Summer Care:

Fall Care:

Winter Care:

Long Term Care:

Insect Pests:

No serious insect problems. Slugs and snails are occasional visitors.

Wildlife Pests:

Diseases:

No serious disease problems

Environmental Problems:

Foliage may scorch in hot summer sun.

Landscape Problems:

Plants may self seed in optimum growing conditions.

Care Comments:

RESOURCES

OSU Landscape Profile:

USDA Plants:

Calscape Database:

LBJ Native Plant Database:

Missouri Botanical Garden Database:

Monrovia Profile:

https://www.monrovia.com/silver-heart-brunnera.html

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Source Comment:

Hollinshead Water-wise Garden Plants

Photo:

Pat Kolling

Silver Heart Brunnera

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Latin Name:

Taxon ID#

12

MAINTENANCE

Medium

Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:

3

Sun Preference:

Shade

Water Preference:

M

Soil Preference:

Prefers consistently moist, organically rich soils in shady areas. Generally intolerant of dry soils.

Fertilizer Needs:

​

Recommended Mulch:

​

Family:

Origins:

Plant Type:

Herbaceous Plant, Perennial

​

Oregon native:

no

Western state native:

no

PLANT DESCRIPTION

Foliage Color:

Gray-Green

Foliage Description:

Basal leaves heart shaped form a mound which remains attractive through the growing season. Smaller upper leaves are elliptical.

Fragrant:

no

Predominant flower color:

Blue

Flower Description:

Showy blue flowers

Fall color:

no

Fall Color Description:

​

Winter Foliage:

Deciduous

Winter Interest:

no

Winter Interest Description:

​

Mature height:

6-12"

Mature spread:

12-24"

Growth rate:

Slow

LANDSCAPE APPLICATION

Deer Resistant:

yes

Fire Resistant:

yes

Attracts Pollinators:

no

Attracts Butterflies:

no

Native Habitat:

​

Attracts Birds:

no

Cut/Dried Flowers:

no

Photo:

Pat Kolling

Used by Wildlife:

no

Hedge/Screen:

no