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Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Wings'

Family Boraginaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 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 'Silver Wings' (heartleaf brunnera) bears showy and spotted faded azure blossoms during mid-spring to early summer. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte and coarse textured foliage that is variegated and spotted medium green and pale yellow in colour. Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Wings' (heartleaf brunnera) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
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 'Silver Wings' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.