Brunnera macrophylla ‘Looking Glass’
Brunnera 'Looking Glass' has nearly all silver leaves, heart shaped, with blue forget-me-not flowers.
This sport of the oh-so-popular ‘Jack Frost’ has incredible completely silver leaves (‘Jack Frost’ has green veins). But you must follow a simple recipe. Take one ‘Looking Glass’ and add it to one prominent spot in the shade border. Combine with plants of contrasting foliage. Add a small measure of trust and a dash of patience. ‘Looking Glass’ won’t achieve its all silver look until it’s mature in a year or so. Until then it will look like ‘Jack Frost’ but definitely worth the short wait. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.
Common Name: Heartleaf Alkanet
Family: Boraginaceae (The Borage Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Foliage Colour: Silver
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
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Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Woodland settings in dappled shade.
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