Brunerra Macrophylla Jack Frost Brunerra
These plants form clumps of heart-shaped silver leaves, veined with delicate mint green lines. Bright blue Forget-me-not flowers appear in sprays in mid to late spring.
Plant Description
These plants form clumps of heart-shaped silver leaves, veined with delicate mint green lines. Bright blue Forget-me-not flowers appear in sprays in mid to late spring. An easy growing perennial, the plant performs well in most conditions with sufficient water and sunlight. Handles direct sun although afternoon shade in hotter summer areas will prevent leaf scorch.
Light Needs:
Full Sun or partial shade
Watering Needs:
Medium watering
Average Landscape Size:
Growth Height: 12” to 16”
Growth Width: 12” to 18”
Key Feature:
Flowers in summer
Blooms:
Mid Spring - Late Spring
Landscape Uses:
Containers, edging, groundcover, border, erosion control
Plant Type
Perennial
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage Color
Light Green
Flower Color
Light Blue
Blooms
Spring
Climate Zones
3-8
Average Size
12” to 15” high and wide
Growth Rate
Medium
Instructions:
Spent flowers should be removed. During the spring, dead foliage should be removed as well. In the fall, it is best to cut the plant back to basal foliage. Cuttings can be done in the summer and division can be done in the spring. It is advisable to divide the plant every 2 to 3 years.
Special Uses
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