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King's Ransom Siberian Bugloss

Scientific name: Brunnera macrophylla 'King's Ransom'
Taxonomy
Family:Boraginaceae
Type:Herbaceous perennials
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:3 to 8
Sun:Partial shade
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:1 ft
Width:1 ft
Bloom:Spring flowers
Bloom Time:June
Bloom Color:Blue
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description This Siberian Bugloss cultivar features silver leaves accented with creamy yellow margins. Introduced by Terra Nova and Walters Gardens, Inc.

  Morphology:
This herbaceous perennial grows to 12” in height and 12” in spread. In the spring the leaves emerge muted green with a silver over-lay. However as the season progress the leaf edges turn from yellow to cream. All along the leaves have a cordate shape, measuring 5” across.

Blue flowers form in late spring, but only last for 2 weeks.

  Adaptation:
Best in partial shade. Be sure the soil in moist and well drained.

  Pests:
None.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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