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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:03 PM in Uncategorized
Brunnera macrophlla 'Jack Frost'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    A sight to behold! The leaves of ‘Jack Frost’ are intricately detailed with a crackle-like finish. Though the leaves are dark green, they have a heavily frosted overlay which allows only the green veining to show through. From mid to late spring, baby blue, forget-me-not type blossoms are held in clusters several inches above the shimmering foliage. The effect is breathtaking.

    Brunneras are classic perennials that are treasured for their shade tolerance and lovely blooms. They make a fantastic ground cover when planted en masse, though the variegated forms may be slower growers than the species. Try growing them in containers too so they will be close at hand when you want to snip a few blooms for a spring bouquet.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Brunnera is a woodland plant that should be grown in full shade and consistently moist soil in southern regions. In the north, morning sun is acceptable as long as the soil remains moist. They will grow the fastest and strongest in rich soil. Little care is needed once Brunnera is established. Cut back the old foliage in the spring rather than in the fall; it will help to protect the crown during the winter. A winter mulch is also recommended.

    Flower Color

    Blue

    Foliage Color

    Green with white overlay

    Plant Spread

    12-15 in.

    Good Companions

    Astilbe-Hybrid (Astilbe ), Barrenwort-Bicolor (Epimedium x versicolor), Bergenia-Heartleaf (Bergenia cordifolia), Bleeding Heart-Fern-leaved (Dicentra ), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Fern-Japanese Painted (Athyrium niponicum), Foamflower (Tiarella ), Grass-Ornamental (Carex morrowii), Hosta (Hosta ), Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium caeruleum), Lamium (Lamium maculatum), Lungwort (Pulmonaria longifolia), Phlox-Woodland (Phlox divaricata laphamii), Solomon's Seal-Variegated (Polygonatum odoratum)

    Plant Height

    12-15 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Average and consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Mass Plant, Container, Specimen, Cut flower or foliage, Border

    Bloom Time

    Mid to late spring

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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