Description | Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla) A handsome variegated form of Brunnera. A bit touchier to grow than False-Forget-Me-Not. |
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Pronunciation | (BRUN-a-ra)(mak-ro-FIL-a) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
Hardiness Zone | 3-7 |
Sunlight | shade to semi-shade |
Moisture | moist |
Soil & Site | moist, humusy |
Flowers | blue, 1/4" flowers on a loose flower stalk (panicle raceme). |
Leaves | green with a large clear white border |
Stems | rhizomes |
Propagation | division |
Misc Facts | Named for Samuel Brunner (1790-1844) a Swiss botanists. Bugloss comes from Greek meaning ox tongue in probably reference to the roughness and shape of the leaves. AKA: Variegated Heartleaf Brunnera, Variegated False-Forget-Me-Not |