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) — blue flowers in the garden; forming a lush mound of foliage

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

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

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

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 53

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — Requires moist, well-drained soil; ground cover / perennial for deep shade or shade, image 54

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

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — Remarkable for its foliage texture, it's ideal for woodland gardens and as a groundcover; with a similar, image 55

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — heart-shaped leaves are typically deep green with a rough texture; often displaying variegation or, image 59

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — with a similar spread of 18 to 24 inches; its lush foliage and cobalt blooms provide a cool, image 57

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