Perennials
Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'
Silver Heart Siberian bugloss
Bold silvery-white and green foliage forms a compact mound beneath blue spring flowers. Its substantial leaves handle more sun than many brunneras when kept moist. Remove tired leaves to encourage fresh growth.
At a glance
- Sun
- Part shade to full shade
- Mature size
- 6–12 in. tall × About 24 in. wide
- Water
- Evenly moist; well drained
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 3–8
- Bloom
- Blue; spring.
Sizes & prices
- #1$19.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Resistant, not browse-proof.
- Rabbits
- Usually avoided.
- Drought
- Keep evenly moist, especially while establishing.
- Wet soil
- Provide drainage.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Butterflies
Growing & care
- Division
- Divide in spring.
Sources & photo credits
Iowa State University Extension
Photo: Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'. cultivar photograph; uncropped.
Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.