Heartleaf Heartleaf Alkanet Brunnera
Brunnera macrophylla
BRUN-er-uh mak-roh-FIL-uh
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
Open-Pollinated
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)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Organic Feeding Recommended
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Calcium (Ca)
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