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Botanical Name
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Silver Heart’
Common Name
Siberian Bugloss
Type
Perennial
Exposure
Part Shade to Shade
Size for Description
6-12” x 12-24”
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Blue
Fruit
Foliage
Bark
Fall Color
Growth Rate
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant
yes
Drought Tolerant
yes
Moisture Lover
yes
Native
Walnut Tolerant
Wet Areas
yes
Fragrant
Groundcover
yes
Comment
The leaves are thicker and more pubescent (or hairier) and they seem to hold up much better in extreme heat and humidity.
Care
Cut back dead flower stems. Remove dead foliage in late fall or early spring.
Zone
4