Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
These heavy frosted deep green leaves are the perfect addition to your shade garden. The Jack Frost Siberian Bugloss is resistant to disease. Its baby blue blooms that appear in the spring will also bring pollinators to your yard. This classic and sophisticated plant is just what you have been looking for.
The Jack Frost Siberian Bugloss has deep green foliage with a silver overlay and deep green veins. In mid to late spring, baby blue blooms sprout out above its leaves on sturdy stems. This plant has a height of twelve to fifteen inches and a spread of the same. This is a very versatile plant for shady areas around your landscape. Plant as a border plant, add to your shady landscapes as a focal point, use for edging, ground cover, it also does well when mass planted.
Jack Frost Siberian Bugloss Care
The Jack Frost Siberian Bugloss should be grown in full shade. Some morning sun is tolerated as long as the soil remains consistently moist. Ensure soil is also well drained. Average to fertile soil should be used when planting. pH of the soil can range from alkaline to neutral. The Jack Frost Siberian Bugloss has consistent water needs. During the growing season, removing dead or tattered leaves to improve appearance. Do not remove leaves in the fall as it helps protect the plant in the winter. Mulch in the winter if desired. Division can take place in fall or spring. Fertilizer is not necessary as long as the soil is rich.
Jack Frost Siberian Bugloss Spacing
When planting your Jack Frost Siberian Bugloss be sure to take proper spacing into account especially when plating in proximity. Spacing for this plant should be twelve to fifteen inches, center on center.
Jack Frost Siberian Bugloss Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Shade to Part Shade (0-4 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 12-15 Inches
- Mature Spread
- 12-15 Inches
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Blue
- Flower Description
- Blue
- Bloom Time
- Early to Mid-Spring
- Foliage Color
- , Silver, Green
- Foliage Description
- Green & Silver
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Jack Frost Siberian Bugloss
- Also Known As
- Heartleaf Brunnera
- Botanical Name
- Jack Frost' Brunnera macrophylla USPP 13,859,
- Brand
- Proven Selections
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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