| Common Name | Silver Siberian bugloss |
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| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Brunnera |
| species | macrophylla |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| US Patent # | PP27240 |
| EU Grant # | EU48336 |
| Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 11" / 24" / 14" |
| Finish Time | Medium (6-8 Weeks) |
| Bloom Time | April, May |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Flowering Season | Spring |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Leaf Color | Green, White |
| Soil | Prefers organic soils, must be well drained but moist. |
| pH | 5.6 - 6.8 |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Special Uses | Deer Resistant |
| Nutritional Needs | 50 ppm |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| Water (Garden) | Moderate, prefers even moisture. |
| How Different? | A smaller leaf than 'Jack Frost' also narrower, and more heart-shaped. It has a great crown and fast growth. |
| Landscape Value | Borders for shade, use in shady mixed containers, use as an under-story plant. |
| Finish Time to 4" | 6 weeks |
| Comments | Loves summer watering like all Brunnera. 75% survival at zone 3 University of MN West Central Research and Outreach Center after winter 2017. |
| Grower Notes | Recommend growing under 35% shade cloth during summer months. |
Brunnera ‘Silver Charm’
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This plant is no longer for sale from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. It is strictly on our website for information purposes only.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 11″ / 24″ / 14″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): April, May
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