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 2–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — scientifically named Brunnera macrophylla; providing a charming contrast against the foliage, image 56

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Ground cover, Perennial
Family: Boraginaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — heart-shaped leaves are typically deep green with a rough texture

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 8; sky-blue flowers akin to forget-me-nots, image 65

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — Siberian Bugloss requires moist, well-drained soil with ample organic matter; heart-shaped leaves are typically deep

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — vibrant blue flowers emerge

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

$Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — notably in cultivated varieties such as \'Jack Frost\' or \'Variegata\'; ground cover / perennial with, image 61$

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — often displaying variegation or frost-like patterns; it is relatively low-maintenance, image 60

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — Tolerant of urban pollution

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

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

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — forming a lush mound of foliage

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

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) — typically from April to May; scientifically named Brunnera macrophylla

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) — typically from April to May; scientifically named Brunnera macrophylla, image 62

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — commonly known as Siberian Bugloss; requires moist, well-drained soil, image 51

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — Siberian Bugloss requires moist, well-drained soil with ample organic matter; heart-shaped leaves are, image 66

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

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — or as border fronts for an enchanting aesthetic

$Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — sky-blue flowers akin to forget-me-nots; notably in cultivated varieties such as \'Jack Frost\' or, image 52$