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Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'

Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' Photo/Illustration: Michelle Gervais

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' BRUN-er-ah mak-roe-FIL-lah Genus: Brunnera

This woodland plant is valued for its flowers and its heart-shaped, ground-covering leaves. Its small blue flowers go nicely with ephemeral bulbs in mid- to late spring,  as the enlarging leaves block out the ripening bulb foliage. 'Jack Frost' can take dry summers and wet winters. This cultivar is prized for its improved tolerance of heat and sun.


 Noteworthy characteristics: Highly valued for striking silver variegated foliage. Powder blue flowers hover over the plant in spring.
 Care: Remove ragged foliage in late fall and snip off the spent flower stalks in early summer to keep this plant looking its best.
 Propagation: Sow seeds in container in spring. B. macrophylla should be divided in winter.
 Problems: None serious, but watch out for too much sun or hot sites.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Slow Grower
Light Part Shade Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Spring
Foliage Color Variegated Foliage
Flower Color Blue Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Ground Covers
Style , Shade, Cottage Garden, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Perennials

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