Siberian Bugloss (Heartleaf Brunnera)
Brunnera macrophylla. BORAGINACEAE.
Planting and Growing Siberian Bugloss
You’ll find everything you need to know to plant and grow Siberian bugloss in the accompanying table’s tabs:
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- Flowers, foliage, and root structure of Siberian bugloss
- Plant hardiness and growing conditions for Siberian bugloss
- Season of bloom and planting time for Siberian bugloss
- When, how deep, and where to plant Siberian bugloss
- How to plant Siberian bugloss
- Watering, fertilizing, care, and pests or diseases of Siberian bugloss
- Landscape and container uses of Siberian bugloss
- Comments about Siberian bugloss and its features
Growing Siberian Bugloss
Several cultivars of bushy, low, deciduous perennial herbs, 18–24 in. (45–60 cm) tall, 12–18 in. (30–45 cm) wide. Alternate, hairy, deep green or variegated, heart-shaped leaves, to 4 in. (10 cm) wide, 6–8 in. (15–20 cm) long.
True Bugloss (Anchusa species), are distant members of the same genus with an erect and spreading habit.
Planting and Care Guide
Blooms
Many tiny, blue, delicate flowers, to 1/4-in. (6-mm) wide, with contrasting yellow centers, in open, branching clusters on wiry, slightly hairy stems, to 6 in. (15 cm) tall, in spring–summer.
Best Climates
Hardy. Zones 3–10.
Soil Type and Fertility
Moist, well-drained humus. Fertility: Rich. 6.5–7.0 pH.
Where and How to Plant
Autumn in partial shade, to 1 ft. (30 cm) apart.
Proper Care
Easy. Keep moist; allow soil surface to dry between waterings. Fertilize annually in spring. Mulch. Propagate by cuttings, division, seed.
About This Plant
Good choice for borders, edgings, fill, ground covers in shade, woodland gardens. Self-sows. Pest and disease resistant.