Siberian Bugloss

Brunnera Macrophylla

Overview

Brunnera macrophylla, commonly known as Siberian Bugloss, is a perennial valued for its heart-shaped leaves spanning up to 6 inches wide and clusters of delicate, sky-blue flowers akin to forget-me-nots. Thriving in part to full shade, it reaches a mature size of 12-15 inches high and 18-24 inches wide. Requires moist, well-drained soil. Remarkable for its foliage texture, it's ideal for woodland gardens and as a groundcover. USDA Zones 3-8.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 2–10Climate Temperate

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — Remarkable for its foliage texture, it's ideal for woodland gardens and as a groundcover

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 2–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Boraginaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — commonly known as Siberian Bugloss; requires moist, well-drained soil, image 76

$Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — sky-blue flowers akin to forget-me-nots; notably in cultivated varieties such as \'Jack Frost\' or, image 77$

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — serene ambiance and will interest visitors with its visual appeal and durability; commonly known as, image 72

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — ground cover / perennial with blue blooms; thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 8, image 74

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — blue flowers in the garden; forming a lush mound of foliage, image 73

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — forming a lush mound of foliage; thriving in part to full shade, it reaches a mature size of 12-15 inches, image 83

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — Requires moist, well-drained soil; ground cover / perennial for deep shade or shade, image 79

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — Thriving in part to full shade, it reaches a mature size of 12-15 inches high and 18-24 inches wide, image 78

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — Remarkable for its foliage texture, it's ideal for woodland gardens and as a groundcover; with a similar, image 80

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — scientifically named Brunnera macrophylla; providing a charming contrast against the foliage, image 81

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — with a similar spread of 18 to 24 inches; its lush foliage and cobalt blooms provide a cool, image 82

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — often displaying variegation or frost-like patterns; it is relatively low-maintenance, image 85

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — vibrant blue flowers emerge, image 88

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — providing a charming contrast against the foliage; or as border fronts for an enchanting aesthetic, image 89

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — typically from April to May; scientifically named Brunnera macrophylla, image 87

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — heart-shaped leaves are typically deep green with a rough texture; often displaying variegation or, image 84

$Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — notably in cultivated varieties such as \'Jack Frost\' or \'Variegata\'; ground cover / perennial with, image 86$