Brunnera 'Emerald Mist'
Botanical profile

Brunnera 'Emerald Mist'

Latin name
Brunnera 'Emerald Mist'
Common name
Caucasian forget-me-not with speckled silver foliage and blue flowers
Type
Perennial
Family
Boraginaceae

A new cultivar of the 'Jack Frost' variety, it features dark green foliage with a wide silver border. Ideal for adding light to your shady spaces.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Light shadow
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Kept moist, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
April-May
Flower color
Green
Foliage color
Green
Shape
In rosette
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
13 inches (33 cm)
Width
15 inches (38 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.

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