Brunnera macrophylla 'Emerald Mist'
Heartleaf Brunnera
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Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Emerald Mist') - Description
Brunnera macrophylla 'Emerald Mist' is an improved version of Brunnera macrophylla 'Langtrees' with more pronounced silver spots that connect to form a silver collar around the perimeter of the leaf. The heart shaped leaves also have a light silver dusting over the entire leaf surface which gives it a unique metallic look. The baby blue forget-me-not flowers accent the showy foliage in the spring. 'Emerald Mist' is an outstanding deer resistant perennial for the shade garden!
Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Emerald Mist') - Blooming
Flowers in the spring and often times well into summer, especially when grown with partial shade. The flowers resemble Forget-Me-Nots with their yellow centers and blue, almost translucent petals.
Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Emerald Mist') - Growth
Rhizomatous perennials. Can take full sun in cooler climates; otherwise needs partial shade. Can reach up to 1 1/2 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide. Grow Brunnera in a border, or as a groundcover.
Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Emerald Mist') - Planting
Freeze the seeds before sowing. Once established, freely sows on its own. Can also sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in early spring. Conduct division in spring as well. Propagate B. macrophylla in winter from root cuttings.
Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Emerald Mist') - Pest
Uncommon.
Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Emerald Mist') - Interesting facts
Their flowers resemble Forget-Me-Nots, but the leaves of Brunnera are much larger, and more showy.
Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Emerald Mist') - Soil and irrigation
Does well with moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil.
