Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart' | Silver Heart Siberian Bugloss

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DESCRIPTION
Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart' is admired for its heart-shaped leaves, which are silvery-gray with a contrasting green veining, offering a soft, shimmering effect in shady garden spots. In early spring, it produces small, bright blue flowers in loose clusters, creating a gentle contrast against the foliage. These blooms, while small, add a pop of color and provide a subtle yet attractive focal point during the early part of the growing season.

Native to Eastern Europe and Asia, 'Silver Heart' thrives in woodland and shaded garden environments. The plant’s unique foliage persists throughout the growing season, providing a reliable, low-maintenance ground cover that brightens up darker areas. It pairs well with other shade-loving perennials, making it a versatile choice for garden beds, borders, and woodland gardens.

DESCRIPTION
Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart' is admired for its heart-shaped leaves, which are silvery-gray with a contrasting green veining, offering a soft, shimmering effect in shady garden spots. In early spring, it produces small, bright blue flowers in loose clusters, creating a gentle contrast against the foliage. These blooms, while small, add a pop of color and provide a subtle yet attractive focal point during the early part of the growing season.

Native to Eastern Europe and Asia, 'Silver Heart' thrives in woodland and shaded garden environments. The plant’s unique foliage persists throughout the growing season, providing a reliable, low-maintenance ground cover that brightens up darker areas. It pairs well with other shade-loving perennials, making it a versatile choice for garden beds, borders, and woodland gardens.

  • Family: Boraginaceae
    Height: 12 to 18 inches tall
    Width: 18 to 24 inches wide
    Foliage color: Heart-shaped, silvery-gray leaves with green veins and a subtle blue tint
    Flower color: Small, bright blue flowers
    Bloom time: Early spring
    Light requirements: Partial to full shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low; occasional division every few years to maintain vigor
    Growing zone: USDA Zones 3 to 8
    Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and butterflies

    This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Containers
    ‍ ‍ ● Woodland Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Borders
    ‍ ‍ ● Deer-Prone Areas

    Companion Plants:
    ‍ ‍ Hellebores Japanese forest grass
    Epimedium Hostas
    Ferns Toad lilies

    Design Tip:
    Position this selection where afternoon shade softens the garden, allowing its cool-toned foliage to create a calming visual retreat. Repeating the silvery leaves at intervals leads the eye comfortably through shaded planting beds without relying on flowers alone.