| Common Name | Brunnera |
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| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Brunnera |
| species | macrophylla |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | April, May |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green, White |
| Dormancy | Winter. Required to flower. |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | Better vigor than 'Looking Glass' so grows faster with more prominent veins. Leaves tips are unusual with one to three apices. |
| Landscape Value | Borders for shade, use in shady mixed containers, use as an understory plant. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 12" / 17" / 15" |
| Soil (Garden) | Prefers organic soils, must be well drained but moist. |
| Water (Garden) | Moderate, prefers even moisture |
| Special Uses | Deer Resistant |
| Comments | Loves summer watering like all Brunnera. |
Brunnera ‘Silver Lake’
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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Shiny medium large leaves of silver with dark green veins and margins. Leaves tips are unusual with one to three apices. Short inflorescences of sky blue flowers in the spring. Sun tolerant.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 12″ / 17″ / 15″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): April, May
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| EC | 0.5 – 0.7 |
| pH | 5.6 – 6.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 50 ppm |
| Notes | Recommend growing under 35% shade cloth during summer months. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 5 – 7 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 8 – 10 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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