Wayside Gardens Brunnera macrophylla Jack Frost
Best low-maintenance perennial for brightening up shaded garden beds.
This perennial is the ultimate cheat code for brightening up a gloomy shade garden. While its delicate blue flowers are fleeting, the high-contrast silver foliage provides a sophisticated, luminous backdrop that stays sharp all season long.
$14.95
Who it's for
- Homeowners living in areas with high deer and rabbit populations
- Gardeners seeking bright foliage for dark, shaded spaces
- Landscapers needing reliable groundcover for difficult, low-light areas
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners unable to provide consistent, daily soil moisture
- Owners of gardens with intense, direct afternoon sun exposure
- Plant lovers prioritizing long-lasting floral displays over foliage
Performance breakdown
Foliage Impact
Silver-toned heart-shaped leaves provide year-round visual drama in shaded beds.
Maintenance Ease
A reliable, low-effort perennial that thrives with minimal intervention.
Shade Adaptability
Perfectly suited for brightening up darker corners of the landscape.
Bloom Vibrancy
Delicate blue spring flowers offer a refreshing contrast to silver foliage.
Hardiness Range
Robust performance across a wide variety of temperate climate zones.
Garden Versatility
Compact mound habit makes it an ideal choice for borders.
Key Specs
Genus
Brunnera
Species
macrophylla
Variety
'Jack Frost'
Hardiness Zones
3-7
Mature Height
15 inches
Mature Width
18 inches
Light Exposure
Part Shade, Shade
Soil Type
Normal, Loamy
Bloom Color
Blue
Bloom Time
Early Spring
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