Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'
Siberian Bugloss
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Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost') - Description
Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' is one of the most outstanding foliage perennials ever. The leaves are a frosted silver color with light green veins that break up the silvery overlay. The leaves of 'Jack Frost' look like cracked porcelain. The leaves shimmer in the sunlight and brighten any shady area. Blue forget-me-not flowers are an added bonus in the spring.
Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost') - 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.
Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost') - 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.
Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost') - 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.
Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost') - Pest
Uncommon.
Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost') - Interesting facts
Their flowers resemble Forget-Me-Nots, but the leaves of Brunnera are much larger, and more showy.
Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost') - Soil and irrigation
Does well with moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil.
