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Image of the lovely
Brunnera macrophylla or Heartleaf Brunnera or Largeleaf Brunnera
or Siberian Bugloss coming soon... |
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Brunnera macrophylla
(Heartleaf Brunnera, Largeleaf Brunnera, Siberian Bugloss)
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Origin: Native to Eastern Europe
Family: Boraginaceae
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 1-1.5'
Spread: 1.5-2.5'
Blooms: Airy branched racemes of intense blue with yellow center, Spring
(April-May)
Foliage: Herbaceous, blackish-green, rough textured, basal,
heart-shaped, 3-5" across
Soil: Well-drained, rich, clayey, loamy, slightly acidic, slightly
alkaline, keep moist
Water: Medium
Propagation: Seeds (Planted in Fall), layering, stem cuttings
Uses: Groundcover, cottage garden, edging, perennial
bedding/border, container, specimen, mass planting, around ponds or
water fountains
Insects/Disease: None. Watch for snails and slugs
Comments:
Brunnera macrophylla or Heartleaf Brunnera or Largeleaf Brunnera
or Siberian Bugloss
is
an attractive herbaceous perennial with a mounding growth habit.
From April to May, showy blue blossoms appear on slender stems above the
large basal heartshaped blackish-green foliage. The bees are very much
attracted to the nectar rich blossoms of
Brunnera macrophylla.
Largeleaf Brunnera
self sows readily and is easily propagated from clump divisions.
Heartleaf Brunnera
is resistant to rabbits and deers. It is low maintenance and naturalize
easily in a cottage-like setting. Mass plant this gorgeous
rhizomatous plant as groundcovers, as edging or as bedding or border
plants.
Siberian Bugloss look spectacular as a specimen plant and would
thrive nicely around ponds or water fountains. It
is a great plant for beginner gardeners. Interestingly, the name Bugloss
means 'Ox tongue' in Greek.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 3-8b |
