Queen of Hearts Heartleaf Brunnera is a compact shade loving herbaceous perennial primarily grown for its large heart shaped foliage with heavy silver overlay and deep green veining. Airy branching clusters of rich blue forget-me-not like flowers bloom above the foliage in mid to late spring. Flowers best in part shade and rich, consistently moist well-drained soils.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Height:
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1' - 1.5'
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Spread:
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2.5' - 3'
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Spacing:
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2.5'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 9
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Culture:
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Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Blue
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Season of Interest:
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Spring
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious pests or disease issues. Watch for slugs and snails. Will struggle in hot and humid summer climates of 7-9, and will scorch in hot summer sun.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Bleeding Hearts, Lenten Rose, Foam Flower
IMAGE: Photoset by Proven Winners, 'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
