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) — commonly known as Siberian Bugloss; requires moist, well-drained soil

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — ground cover / perennial for deep shade or shade

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — vibrant blue flowers emerge, image 38

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — scientifically named Brunnera macrophylla

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — heart-shaped leaves are typically deep green with a rough texture; often displaying variegation or, image 84

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — providing a charming contrast against the foliage; or as border fronts for an enchanting aesthetic

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — serene ambiance and will interest visitors with its visual appeal and durability

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — Its lush foliage and cobalt blooms provide a cool

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

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 high and

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — sky-blue flowers akin to forget-me-nots

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) — or as border fronts for an enchanting aesthetic; typically from April to May

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — typically from April to May

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — vibrant blue flowers emerge, image 63

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — ground cover / perennial with blue blooms

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — with a similar spread of 18 to 24 inches

$Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — sky-blue flowers akin to forget-me-nots; notably in cultivated varieties such as \'Jack Frost\' or, image 77$

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

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — Its lush foliage and cobalt blooms provide a cool; this plant can be an excellent addition to city gardens, image 71

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