How to Grow and Care for Brunnera

Siberian bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla) is a flowering plant native to the Caucasus. Siberian bugloss is also known as the forget-me-not. The latin name Brunnera macrophylla means "large leaves."

Siberian bugloss 'Betty Bowring' (Brunnera macrophylla 'Betty Bowring') is a low-growing rhizome with bright white five-petaled flowers, which differ from the pale blue color of the parent plant's blooms. This plant blooms in spring and particularly healthy specimens may re-bloom in late summer. Brunnera is named for Samuel Brunner, a noted botanist.

Siberian bugloss 'Silver Charm', also known as false forget-me-not, is named for its delightful, heart-shaped leaves with silver centers, which contrast with tiny pale blue flowers. This is a resilient and low-maintenance Siberian bugloss cultivar, often chosen as a low ground cover because its foliage is so beautiful year round. It does well in shadier, cooler areas of the garden.

Siberian bugloss 'Diane's Gold' is a cultivar from the Borage family. It was discovered by Steve Lesch in the garden of his friend Diane after noticing the leaves’ unique color. The plant shares several characteristics as others in the family, except for the gold leaves that retain their color throughout the summer.

Siberian bugloss 'Looking Glass' is a sport of Siberian bugloss ‘Jack Frost’, cultivated for its large, highly ornamental, silvery leaves. The heart-shaped leaves are almost completely infused with silver, with the exception of green edges and veining. These green markings disappear as the plant matures, and it generally has less veining than the origin plant.