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The Brunnera Jack Frost was voted Perennial of The Year for 2012, by the Perennial Plant Association.
Brunnera (common name Siberian bugloss) forms an attractive mound of rough-textured, heart-shaped leaves. In spring, clusters of small, light blue flowers appear, perched on airy, branched stems held high above the foliage. The plant prefers moist, organically rich soil and medium to full shade. Brunnera makes an excellent ground cover in moist, shady spots, where it will spread by rhizomes and self-sow to slowly fill in an area. Ideal for woodland gardens and alongside streams and ponds -- anywhere the soil remains consistently moist.
Also good for large containers, where you can enjoy the forget-me-not-like flowers up close and snip a few stems to add to a cut flower arrangement.
| SKU | 3BRUN |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Heartleaf Alkanet |
| Botanical Name | Brunnera macrophylla |
| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Light Requirements | Full Shade |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Mature Height | 12-16" tall |
| Estimated Mature Spread | 12-15" wide |
| Bloom Time | Mid to late spring |
| Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
| Ships As | Bare Root |
| Foliage Color | Gray-Green |
| Foliage | Heart shaped, silver-green foliage with green veins |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
| Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Average, Moist/Wet, Well Draining |
| Advantages | Deer Resistant, Groundcover, Plants for Small Spaces |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
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Shipping begins in late March based on ground temperatures, warmest zones first.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive an order confirmation email that will include your shipping information. We ship perennials and spring-planted bulbs at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennials and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you need express shipping or have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
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Comments about American Meadows Brunnera Jack Frost:
I was just told that a plant with variegated leaves may not always have variegated leaves. A different variety of brunnera with variegated leaves that I purchased a few years ago from American Meadows no longer has variegated leaves. They no longer carry this variety. Since more than a year has passed, their warranty no longer is valid. I am not a happy brunnera customer.
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- Stunning Border Plant
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Comments about American Meadows Brunnera Jack Frost:
Very happy with this purchase.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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Merchant response: Thank you for your feedback regarding the Brunnera Jack Frost. There certainly can be many variables in gardening although we are truly committed to our customers satisfaction and we stand behind all of our products with our 100% guarantee. Although it may be past the one year mark, we are happy to work with you to offer some resolution options with you that we will both find fair. Please contact us at your convenience and we can go over your options. Happy Gardening!