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Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'

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 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description The herbaceous perennial Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (heartleaf brunnera) bears showy and spotted faded azure blossoms during mid spring to early summer. The showy matte foliage is variegated and spotted, dark green and light grey in colour and coarse in texture. A specimen plant, Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (heartleaf brunnera) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (heartleaf brunnera) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.