Jack Frost Siberian bugloss
Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'
RHS AGM 2004, Perennial Plant of the Year 2012; MBG Plant of Merit 2012
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Blue
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Jack Frost' Siberian bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost') is a perennial for shade gardens, woodland edges, borders, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist soil of most types. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It forms a clump 12 to 18 inches tall and wide. Blue flowers open in spring and attract bees.
Pairs well with Paradigm hosta, Bellwort, and Pinky Winky panicle hydrangea.