This clumping, long-lasting perennial spreads from rhizomatous roots and has dark-green heart-shaped leaves.
Small blue flowers with white centers rise on stems in spring.
The bloom period lasts for about four weeks.
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The flashiervariegatedvarieties are a bit slower to fill out yet provide interest and color all season.
This long-lasting and low-maintenance species has always been a popular shade plant.
Siberian bugloss is often planted in shade gardens, woodland tweaks, and near ponds.
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Since deer do not often bother this plant, it makes a nice alternative to hostas.
The variegated leaves can easily burn in direct sunlight and plants may godormantin extremely sunny conditions.
Lots oforganic matterand organic mulch will help it become established quickly and keep it growing well.
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Siberian bugloss does not tolerate dry soils.
Water
Keep new plants well watered.
While Siberian bugloss plants prefer constant moisture, they will become more drought-tolerant once they are established.
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Mulching will help maintain the cool, moist soil thatBrunneraprefers.
It has lovely sprays of blue flowers and is an extremely tough plant.
Keep in mind that some varieties are protected by a plant patent and their propagation is prohibited.
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For example, volunteer seedlings of variegated plants often have solid green leaves.
The variegated leaf varieties will make a nice filler throughout the season.
confirm the container has large drain holes.
Fill the pot with a quality potting mix, which usually comes with slow-release fertilizer.
Like all container plants, Siberian bugloss needs more watering when grown in containers.
In climates with extended winter frosts, cover the container with a double layer of burlap and bubble wrap.
Otherwise, Siberian bugloss free of serious pests and diseases.
