Hadspen Cream Siberian Bugloss Brunnera

Brunnera macrophylla

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Perennials: Foliage

Siberian Bugloss

Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°

Large heart-shaped leaves that love moist shady sites. They produce tiny forget-me-not flowers. Great for woodland settings.

Appearance

Summer Foliage
Variegated
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Blue
Blooming Time
Mid Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Mounding
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Star

Characteristics

Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Slow
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Woodland

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Part Shade - Full Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Organic Feeding Recommended
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial

Care

Care Level
Moderate

Behavior and Propagation

Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division