| Common Name | Silver Siberian bugloss |
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| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Brunnera |
| species | macrophylla |
| Plant Series | Brunnera ALCHEMY™ Series |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | April, May |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green, White |
| Dormancy | Required for growth. |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | -- |
| Landscape Value | A wonderful shade accent plant. Use in containers, as a mass planting, or a border. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 14" / 18" / 16" |
| Soil (Garden) | Prefers organic soils, must be well drained but moist. |
| Water (Garden) | Moderate, prefers even moisture. |
| Special Uses | Deer Resistant |
| Comments | -- |
Brunnera ALCHEMY™ ‘Silver’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
This vigorous selection will impress you with its showy silver foliage and great crown count. The leaves of ALCHEMY™ Silver are textured and substantial, and should hold up well in southern climates as well as the north.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 14″ / 18″ / 16″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): April, May
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| EC | 0.5 – 0.7 |
| pH | 5.5 – 6.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 50 ppm |
| Notes | Recommend growing under 35% shade cloth during summer months. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 5 – 7 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 8 – 10 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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