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Brunnera 'Jack Frost' | Siberian Bugloss | Silver Foliage Shade Perennial | Blue Spring Flowers | Woodland Garden Plant | Deer Resistant | 4.5" Live Plant
Brunnera 'Jack Frost' | Siberian Bugloss | Silver Foliage Shade Perennial | Blue Spring Flowers | Woodland Garden Plant | Deer Resistant | 4.5" Live Plant
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Bring luminous beauty to your shade garden with Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost', one of the most beloved shade perennials for its striking silvery heart-shaped leaves accented with deep green veining. In spring, delicate sprays of bright blue forget-me-not flowers float above the foliage, creating a magical woodland display.
This award-winning Siberian Bugloss is easy to grow, deer resistant, and thrives in shady areas where many flowering plants struggle. Its eye-catching foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season, making it an exceptional choice for borders, woodland gardens, and container plantings.
Key Features
- Botanical Name: Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'
- Common Name: Siberian Bugloss
- Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
- Foliage Color: Silvery White with Dark Green Veins
- Flower Color: Bright Blue
- Mature Height: 12–14 inches (up to 18" in bloom)
- Spread: 24–30 inches
- Bloom Season: Spring
- Growth Habit: Mounded, Clump-Forming
- Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Water Needs: Moderate
- Hardiness Zones: USDA 3–8
- Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Pollinator Friendly, Shade Loving, Low Maintenance
Perfect For
✔ Woodland Gardens
✔ Shade Borders
✔ Under Trees & Shrubs
✔ Cottage Gardens
✔ Container Gardens
✔ Pollinator Gardens
Planting Partners
Pair with these shade favorites:
- Hosta
- Heuchera (Coral Bells)
- Athyrium & Dryopteris Ferns
- Pulmonaria (Lungwort)
- Helleborus (Lenten Rose)
Care Tips
- Plant in rich, moist, well-drained soil.
- Prefers partial to full shade.
- Water regularly during establishment.
- Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots.
- Remove spent flower stalks for a tidy appearance.
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