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Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'

Photo/Illustration: Michelle Gervais

(Based on 2 user reviews)

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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, groundcovering leaves. It 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 folaige. Powder blue flowers hover over the plant in spring.
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.

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posted by gardenpoet
4/9/2008
Region: Mid-Atlantic
Zone: 6

Was not a good performer in my shade garden. Moved once to a new location thinking it might be happier but it still did not do well. Lost plant after third season.

posted by funwithflowers
3/12/2008
Region: Midwest
Zone: 5

I enjoy the brunnera macrophylla perennials so much I got this one because of the unusual leaves. It really sets off a flower bed. It also does well in shady and moist areas.

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