Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' PP17829

Also Known As

Looking Glass Silver Siberian Bugloss

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 14"
W: 24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' PP17829 plant details

Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' PP17829 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with blue, green and variegated foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' PP17829

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 14 IN tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' PP17829

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large 6" silver!! leaves veined in apple-green shimmer like a looking glass especially when topped by starry blue flowers in spring; a dense carpet (to 15" high x 18"), a stunning backdrop. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

B. ‘LOOKING GLASS’ - is a solid silver Siberian bugloss. The foliage comes up in March with the rich blue forget me not flowers. All summer the silver heart shaped leaves really show up against other woodlanders.

By: Gossler Farms

This sport of the oh-so-popular 'Jack Frost' has incredible completely silver leaves ('Jack Frost' has green veins). But you must follow a simple recipe. Take one 'Looking Glass' and add it to one prominent spot in the shade border. Combine with plants of contrasting foliage. Add a small measure of trust and a dash of patience. 'Looking Glass' won't achieve its all silver look until it's mature in a year or so. Until then it will look like 'Jack Frost' but definitely worth the short wait. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Heavily silvered leaves Jack Frost sport

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

Similar to jack frost but with even better silver it is outstanding and may eventually surpass Jack Frost in popularity. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

These leaves are so light and so nearly metallic you can see yourself in them. Lovely effect with green veins showing through the variegation and the leaf edges pulled under. Just wonderful when the petite blue flowers bloom over the mounding foliage. A "Shining Star" for your shady border.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Clumping perennial 14" tall and wide with sprays of wispy blue flowers above pure silver heart-shaped leaves.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Shimmering silver 5" heart-shaped leaves bedeck this sport of Brunnera 'Jack Frost'. The mound gives rise to masses of blue, forget me not flowers appearing in spring. Provide evenly moist, rich soils for the best growth. Glows in the garden.