Brunnera 'Jack Of Diamonds'
$32.00 / 1G
Siberian Bugloss ·
Description
Brunnera 'Jack Of Diamonds', commonly known as Heartleaf Brunnera, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its blue flowers. It typically matures 1–1.5 feet tall and 1.5–2.5 feet wide. Grow it in partial shade to shade in average, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Caucasus region, including Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and northeastern Turkey; cultivars derive from Brunnera macrophylla. Its flowers can provide seasonal forage for bees and other beneficial insects. In the landscape, it works well in mixed borders, mass plantings, and pollinator gardens. Good siting and appropriate moisture help maintain its best form through the season.
Benefits
Creates an early-season lift after winter with fresh color and growth. Brings more movement to the garden by drawing butterflies and other pollinators. A better candidate for landscapes with deer pressure than more browse-prone plants.
Features
Brunnera 'Jack Of Diamonds' produces blue flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
Usage/Use
Shade garden, woodland edge, foliage accent
Native Range
Caucasus region, including Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and northeastern Turkey; cultivars derive from Brunnera macrophylla
| Brunnera 'Jack Of Diamonds' | |
| Heartleaf Brunnera | |
| 'Jack Of Diamonds | |
| No | |
| Best grown in part shade to shade with average to moist moisture. | |
| Part Shade to Shade; Average to Moist moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Non-Native | |
| Yes | |
| Yes |
| 3 - 8 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 3–8; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Part Shade | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 1 - 2 ft | |
| 2 - 3 ft | |
| Medium | |
| 2 - 3 ft |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Mid-Spring | |
| None | |
| Blue | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Butterflies | |
| Woodland | |
| Woodland Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Shade-Loving Perennials | |
| Clump Forming | |
| Average | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Moist Soil | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Low | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |