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Brunnera (Brunnera)
Brunnera are flowering plants that produce a wide range of blue flowers and green or variegated foliage. They are generally used as a spreading ground cover by gardeners. Other names given to brunnera include bugloss or false forget-me-not. They are perennials, so they die back in the winter, but are easy to care for year-round.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Brunnera
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Attributes of Brunnera
Plant Height
50 cm
Spread
60 cm
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Brunnera
Distribution of Brunnera
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Distribution Map of Brunnera
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Brunnera
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Brunnera, often noted for their ornate foliage and delicate blue flowers, require moderate care. Their Basic Care Needs include a semi-shady location, regular watering, and low to moderate temperatures, thriving best in well-drained, humus-rich soil. Common Challenges generally involve pests like slugs and snails, or fungal diseases like mildew. They also have a sensitivity to dry conditions and intense heat. Seasonal Considerations involve extra watering during dry spells in summer, and providing a winter mulch in colder climates to protect the roots.
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8 most common species：
Siberian bugloss
Siberian bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla) is a flowering plant native to the Caucasus. Siberian bugloss is also known as the forget-me-not. The latin name Brunnera macrophylla means "large leaves."
Siberian bugloss 'Diane's Gold'
Siberian bugloss 'Diane's Gold' is a cultivar from the Borage family. It was discovered by Steve Lesch in the garden of his friend Diane after noticing the leaves’ unique color. The plant shares several characteristics as others in the family, except for the gold leaves that retain their color throughout the summer.
Siberian bugloss 'Silver Charm'
Siberian bugloss 'Silver Charm', also known as false forget-me-not, is named for its delightful, heart-shaped leaves with silver centers, which contrast with tiny pale blue flowers. This is a resilient and low-maintenance Siberian bugloss cultivar, often chosen as a low ground cover because its foliage is so beautiful year round. It does well in shadier, cooler areas of the garden.
Siberian bugloss 'Betty Bowring'
Siberian bugloss 'Betty Bowring' (Brunnera macrophylla 'Betty Bowring') is a low-growing rhizome with bright white five-petaled flowers, which differ from the pale blue color of the parent plant's blooms. This plant blooms in spring and particularly healthy specimens may re-bloom in late summer. Brunnera is named for Samuel Brunner, a noted botanist.
Siberian bugloss 'Jack Frost'
A cultivar of Siberian bugloss, siberian bugloss 'Jack Frost' is notable for its especially attractive foliage and sprays of blue-gray flowers in spring. Its leaves have a silver sheen, which differs from other cultivars and the parent plant. Its name derives from its color, preference for shade and tolerance of cooler temperatures. This cultivar has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Siberian bugloss 'Looking Glass'
Siberian bugloss 'Looking Glass' is a sport of Siberian bugloss ‘Jack Frost’, cultivated for its large, highly ornamental, silvery leaves. The heart-shaped leaves are almost completely infused with silver, with the exception of green edges and veining. These green markings disappear as the plant matures, and it generally has less veining than the origin plant.
Siberian bugloss 'Alexander's Great'
The siberian bugloss 'Alexander's Great' is a clump-forming shrub with large heart-shaped leaves. They have a frosted surface with veins of green and the texture of an ox tongue. The siberian bugloss 'Alexander's Great', named after its finder Alexander Zukeivich, has an unknown parentage and sprouts long, thin stalks holding tiny bluish flowers in spring. They are perfect for pond borders and containers.
Siberian bugloss 'Variegata'
As you’d guess from the name, the siberian bugloss 'Variegata' is a cultivar of Siberian bugloss with green and cream variegated leaves. This herbaceous perennial is often selected as a low maintenance filler plant, which delights in spring with sprays of small, bright blue flowers.
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Siberian bugloss
Siberian bugloss
Siberian bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla) is a flowering plant native to the Caucasus. Siberian bugloss is also known as the forget-me-not. The latin name Brunnera macrophylla means "large leaves."
Siberian bugloss 'Diane's Gold'
Siberian bugloss 'Diane's Gold'
Siberian bugloss 'Diane's Gold' is a cultivar from the Borage family. It was discovered by Steve Lesch in the garden of his friend Diane after noticing the leaves’ unique color. The plant shares several characteristics as others in the family, except for the gold leaves that retain their color throughout the summer.
Siberian bugloss 'Silver Charm'
Siberian bugloss 'Silver Charm'
Siberian bugloss 'Silver Charm', also known as false forget-me-not, is named for its delightful, heart-shaped leaves with silver centers, which contrast with tiny pale blue flowers. This is a resilient and low-maintenance Siberian bugloss cultivar, often chosen as a low ground cover because its foliage is so beautiful year round. It does well in shadier, cooler areas of the garden.
Siberian bugloss 'Betty Bowring'
Siberian bugloss 'Betty Bowring'
Siberian bugloss 'Betty Bowring' (Brunnera macrophylla 'Betty Bowring') is a low-growing rhizome with bright white five-petaled flowers, which differ from the pale blue color of the parent plant's blooms. This plant blooms in spring and particularly healthy specimens may re-bloom in late summer. Brunnera is named for Samuel Brunner, a noted botanist.
Siberian bugloss 'Jack Frost'
Siberian bugloss 'Jack Frost'
A cultivar of Siberian bugloss, siberian bugloss 'Jack Frost' is notable for its especially attractive foliage and sprays of blue-gray flowers in spring. Its leaves have a silver sheen, which differs from other cultivars and the parent plant. Its name derives from its color, preference for shade and tolerance of cooler temperatures. This cultivar has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Siberian bugloss 'Looking Glass'
Siberian bugloss 'Looking Glass'
Siberian bugloss 'Looking Glass' is a sport of Siberian bugloss ‘Jack Frost’, cultivated for its large, highly ornamental, silvery leaves. The heart-shaped leaves are almost completely infused with silver, with the exception of green edges and veining. These green markings disappear as the plant matures, and it generally has less veining than the origin plant.
Siberian bugloss 'Alexander's Great'
Siberian bugloss 'Alexander's Great'
The siberian bugloss 'Alexander's Great' is a clump-forming shrub with large heart-shaped leaves. They have a frosted surface with veins of green and the texture of an ox tongue. The siberian bugloss 'Alexander's Great', named after its finder Alexander Zukeivich, has an unknown parentage and sprouts long, thin stalks holding tiny bluish flowers in spring. They are perfect for pond borders and containers.
Siberian bugloss 'Variegata'
Siberian bugloss 'Variegata'
As you’d guess from the name, the siberian bugloss 'Variegata' is a cultivar of Siberian bugloss with green and cream variegated leaves. This herbaceous perennial is often selected as a low maintenance filler plant, which delights in spring with sprays of small, bright blue flowers.
Siberian bugloss 'Alexanders Great'
Siberian bugloss 'Alexanders Great'
Siberian bugloss 'Alexanders Great' is a Siberian bugloss cultivar, cultivated for its highly decorative, heart-shaped leaves. The silvery foliage with prominent dark green veins and edges is similar to those of 'Jack Frost' and 'Looking glass', except the siberian bugloss 'Alexanders Great' has larger leaves.
Siberian brunnera
Siberian brunnera
Siberian brunnera is a shade-tolerant perennial known for its clumps of heart-shaped leaves and sprays of small, forget-me-not-like blue flowers appearing in spring. Its lush foliage provides ground cover in woodland settings, where its resilience to cooler temperatures allows it to thrive. The plant's distinctive mounded form adds textural interest to shade gardens.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Brunnera
Brunnera
Brunnera are flowering plants that produce a wide range of blue flowers and green or variegated foliage. They are generally used as a spreading ground cover by gardeners. Other names given to brunnera include bugloss or false forget-me-not. They are perennials, so they die back in the winter, but are easy to care for year-round.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Brunnera
Feedback
Attributes of Brunnera
Plant Height
50 cm
Spread
60 cm
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Brunnera
Distribution of Brunnera
Feedback
Distribution Map of Brunnera
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Brunnera
Feedback
Brunnera, often noted for their ornate foliage and delicate blue flowers, require moderate care. Their Basic Care Needs include a semi-shady location, regular watering, and low to moderate temperatures, thriving best in well-drained, humus-rich soil. Common Challenges generally involve pests like slugs and snails, or fungal diseases like mildew. They also have a sensitivity to dry conditions and intense heat. Seasonal Considerations involve extra watering during dry spells in summer, and providing a winter mulch in colder climates to protect the roots.
Exploring the Brunnera Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Siberian bugloss
Siberian bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla) is a flowering plant native to the Caucasus. Siberian bugloss is also known as the forget-me-not. The latin name Brunnera macrophylla means "large leaves."
Siberian bugloss 'Diane's Gold'
Siberian bugloss 'Diane's Gold' is a cultivar from the Borage family. It was discovered by Steve Lesch in the garden of his friend Diane after noticing the leaves’ unique color. The plant shares several characteristics as others in the family, except for the gold leaves that retain their color throughout the summer.
Siberian bugloss 'Silver Charm'
Siberian bugloss 'Silver Charm', also known as false forget-me-not, is named for its delightful, heart-shaped leaves with silver centers, which contrast with tiny pale blue flowers. This is a resilient and low-maintenance Siberian bugloss cultivar, often chosen as a low ground cover because its foliage is so beautiful year round. It does well in shadier, cooler areas of the garden.
Siberian bugloss 'Betty Bowring'
Siberian bugloss 'Betty Bowring' (Brunnera macrophylla 'Betty Bowring') is a low-growing rhizome with bright white five-petaled flowers, which differ from the pale blue color of the parent plant's blooms. This plant blooms in spring and particularly healthy specimens may re-bloom in late summer. Brunnera is named for Samuel Brunner, a noted botanist.
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All Species of Brunnera
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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