Brunnera Jack Frost
Best shade-loving perennial for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, year-round foliage interest.
Brunnera Jack Frost, also known as Siberian bugloss or False Forget Me Not, is a perennial celebrated for its striking foliage. It features large, heart-shaped leaves with a frosted appearance and prominent veining, creating a spectacular display in shady garden areas. In spring, it produces delicate, bright blue flowers reminiscent of Forget-Me-Nots. This clump-forming perennial remains attractive throughout the growing season, making it ideal for mass plantings or as a standalone specimen. It thrives in part shade and requires regular watering until established, with low maintenance needs.
$42.95
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Category Rank
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#1079 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-2%
Below average
Hardiness Zone
38
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Who it's for
- Landscapers needing reliable perennials for difficult, low-light areas
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color in dim, shaded corners
- Busy homeowners wanting high-impact plants with minimal upkeep
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in arid climates without reliable irrigation systems
- Designers prioritizing year-round evergreen garden structure
- Gardeners unwilling to manage common garden pests like slugs
Performance breakdown
Foliage Impact
Stunning silver-frosted leaves provide high-contrast visual interest in dim corners.
Shade Tolerance
Thrives in low-light environments where many other perennials struggle to bloom.
Maintenance Ease
Once established, this hardy plant requires minimal intervention to remain vibrant.
Seasonal Longevity
Maintains structural beauty and leaf integrity throughout the entire growing season.
Bloom Appeal
Delicate blue flowers offer a charming, brief spring highlight for gardens.
Hardiness Range
Versatile enough to survive diverse climates across zones three through eight.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zone
3-8
Mature Height
12 to 15 Inches
Mature Width
12 - 15 Inches
Sunlight
Part Shade
Water Requirements
Regular watering until established
Features
- Prized for large, frosted, heart-shaped leaves
- Spectacular display in shade
- Bright blue Forget-me-not flowers in spring
- Clump-forming perennial
- Attractive foliage throughout the growing season
- Awarded 2012 Perennial Plant of the Year
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Brunnera Jack Frost for its exceptional quality upon delivery, often arriving healthy and robust. Many highlight its reliable performance, noting how well the plants establish and thrive, quickly developing their distinctive silver variegated foliage. This consistent health and vigorous growth contribute significantly to its high appeal, making it a trusted choice for adding elegant texture to shade gardens.
Know before you buy
It performs best in part shade. While it needs protection from the harsh afternoon sun, it can tolerate more light in cooler northern climates.
Since this plant reaches a mature width of 12 to 15 inches, you should space them about 15 inches apart on center to allow for proper air circulation and growth.
Brunnera Jack Frost is hardy in zones 3 through 8. It is a reliable perennial that will go dormant in winter and return in the spring.
Yes, once established, it is quite easy to care for. It primarily requires regular watering during its first season and occasional cleanup of old foliage in the spring.
One of the best features of this variety is that the foliage remains attractive and lush throughout the entire growing season, long after the spring flowers have faded.
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