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Boraginaceae
Siberian Bugloss
Brunnera macrophylla
Gentle remembrance.
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Genus
- Brunnera
- Native to
- Caucasus, Western Asia
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 1-1.5 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade to full shade
- Soil
- moist, humus-rich, well-drained
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The tiny blue flowers closely resemble forget-me-nots, earning it the nickname 'perennial forget-me-not.'
- The cultivar 'Jack Frost' with silver-frosted leaves revolutionized shade gardening when introduced in 2000.
- It was named after Swiss botanist Samuel Brunner, who explored the Caucasus mountains in the early 1800s.
- The large heart-shaped leaves remain attractive long after the flowers fade, providing season-long ground cover.
- Deer and rabbits typically avoid this plant, making it ideal for woodland gardens with wildlife pressure.
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