Siberian Bugloss
Brunnera macrophylla
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Boraginaceae
Plant Description: This clump-forming perennial spreads by self-seeding and rhizomes, eventually forming a mat of green, heart-shaped foliage. Clusters of flowers that resemble those of the forget-me-not appear in early-spring. The common name, "bugloss," is derived from the Greek word for ox-tongue and is in reference to the rough texture of the leaves. This bugloss prefers to grow in shade and is intolerant of drought.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 12-18" tall x 18-30" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Blue
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Full Shade (0-4 hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
High (1/2" more than once per week)
High (1/2" more than once per week)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Harvest Haven
- Prudent Perennials
- Tradition with a Twist
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
