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Brunnera macrophylla Looking Glass

Siberian Bugloss (Heartleaf Alkanet): Patent PP17829, CPBR3115

Creating an illusion of glass sparkling in the shade, the leaves have an all-over, sterling silver patina with a solid, silver coating developing as the leaves age. Blue blooms appear amongst the foliage.

  • »  Blue flowers resemble those of forget-me-nots
  • »  Blooms before or amongst the emerging foliage
  • »  Heart-shaped foliage has a sterling-silver patina
  • »  A sport of Brunnera 'Jack Frost'
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:30-40 cm
  • Spread:30-45 cm
  • Bloom Color: Blue
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Clumping
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Silver
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass'

Brunnera needs to be grown away from direct sunlight under deciduous trees. Grows best in a fertile, humus-rich, moist, but well-drained soil. Grown best in temperate climates with cooler summers.