Perennial Forget-Me-Not
Brunnera macrophylla
Also known as
Perennial forget-me-not, Chatham Island forget-me-not
Brunnera-macrophhylla-1 by MartinThoma (CC0)
Full Shade
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
7a
USDA zone
-18°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 50cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Perennial Forget-Me-Not Overview
Brunnera macrophylla is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial which is also commonly called Perennial forget-me-not or Siberian bugloss. It produces large, oval to heart-shaped leaves and small, delicate, blue flowers. Tends to form clumps, growing to around 45cm wide, they are very robust plants, well suited to wildflower style plantings. They can adapt to most surroundings, growing best in moist soil, in a full to partially shaded location.
Common problems with Perennial Forget-Me-Not
Generally pest and disease free.
How to propagate Perennial Forget-Me-Not
Cuttings
Take root cuttings in winter.
Division
Divide in early spring.
Seed
Seed in autumn.
Special features of Perennial Forget-Me-Not
Ground cover
Attractive flowers
Attracts useful insects
Other uses of Perennial Forget-Me-Not
Ground cover, border, naturaliser, under shrubs.
