Sporting silvery leaves and green veins, this Brunnera’s foliage gleams in the sun, providing a lovely contrast to its miniature blue flowers in the spring. Very sun tolerant. Foliage can be cut back to stimulate new growth if leaves are damaged by hot sun or drought.  Clear, French-blue flowers appear between April and May.

Brunnera has large, dark, textured leaves (eight to ten inches wide) with contrasting tiny blue flowers. It is good for border, massing, or woodland and takes some dry shade.

The photo on bottom left shows a variety or cultivar similar to the one above. It may be a different color or slightly different size, but it gives you an idea of what it will look like in a garden or landscape setting.

Botanical Name

Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' PP#13859

Common Name

Jack Frost Alkanet

Bloom

Spring

Color

Blue

Family

Boraginaceae

Height

12"

Hardy to Zone

4

Light

Part Shade/Shade

Spacing

18"