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Brunnera macrophylla 'Emerald Mist'

Family Boraginaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 38 cm (12 - 15 in)
Spread 30 - 38 cm (12 - 15 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description Brunnera macrophylla 'Emerald Mist' (heartleaf brunnera) bears pale azure blooms during mid spring to late spring. This herbaceous perennial has variegated greyish green and pale green foliage.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics Brunnera macrophylla 'Emerald Mist' has a natural resistance to deer.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.