Brunnera Jack of Diamonds 1G

FEATURES

Huge 9-10" leaves overlap dramatically at the base and look circular from a distance. Heavy silver overlay and vivid, wide, dark green veining pattern. Baby blue, forget-me-not type blossoms.

Attracts: 

Bees

Resists: 

Deer

CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Type: 

 Perennial

 

Height Category: 

 Short

 

Garden Height: 

 14 - 16 Inches

 

Spacing: 

 28 - 32 Inches

 

Spread: 

 28 - 32 Inches

 

Flower Colors: 

 Blue

 

Flower Shade: 

 baby blue

 

Foliage Colors: 

 Silver

 

Foliage Shade: 

 Silver

 

Habit: 

 Mounded

 

Container Role: 

 Spiller

PLANT NEEDS

Light Requirement: 

 Part Shade to Shade

Maintenance Category: 

 Easy

Bloom Time: 

 Mid Spring

 Late Spring

Hardiness Zones: 

 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Water Category: 

 Average

Soil Fertility Requirement: 

 Average Soil

 Fertile Soil

Soil PH Category: 

 Alkaline Soil

 Neutral Soil

Uses: 

 Border Plant

 Container

 Cut Flower

 Mass Planting

 Specimen or Focal Point

Maintenance Notes: 

Best in full shade and consistent, moist soils. In the north, morning sun is tolerated. Use mulch in winter.