Heartleaf Brunnera

Heart-shaped silver-green foliage and delicate blue spring flowers

Botanical Name- Brunnera macrophylla

Pronunciation- BROO-neh-ruh mak-roh-FILL-uh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Sun Exposure- Part sun to shade

Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, humus-rich, well drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Sky blue

Bloom Time- April- May

Companion Plants- Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' (colorful foliage, same shade preference)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, hoverflies (early spring nectar source)

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP48B

Yearly Care Instructions- Remove tattered leaves; keep soil moist and fertilize lightly in spring for best foliage.

Trimming Instructions- Remove spent flowers and yellowing leaves. Trim back old foliage in fall.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Adding compost to clay helps retain moisture without becoming waterlogged.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, crown rot