Brunnera Sterling Silver
Brunnera 'Sterling Silver' photo courtesy of Walters Gardens
Siberian Bugloss

f you are searching for a new foliage plant for shade that looks like it is on steroids try this new silver-leafed variety. 'Sterling Silver' is an improvement over 'Looking Glass' with the same stunning silver colour and heart-shaped foliage, but with larger leaves and larger habit, better leaf quality, and increased heat tolerance. In early spring, multitudes of tiny blue, forget-me-not flowers appear above the foliage.

  • Height: 25-36 cm (10-14 in)
  • Spread: 51-61 cm (20-24 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 3-8
  • Sun or Shade: part to full shade
  • Bloom Time: mid to late spring
  • Leaf Colour: silver grey
  • Bloom Colour: blue
  • Critter Resistance: deer
  • Nature Attraction: bees

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Brunnera is an easy care, undemanding perennial that thrives in rich well drained garden soil in partial shade. It is not a fan of hot dry conditions but will take morning or late afternoon sun as long as the soil stays evenly moist. It seldom needs dividing. To keep the plant looking attractive shear the spent flower heads after flowering.

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