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Perennial ID Help, Please

18 years ago

Hi,

I saw a plant yesterday in someone's garden that had flowers that looked just like blue forget-me-nots, but the leaves looked like that of violets.

Does that sound familiar to anyone and if so, what is it, please? (I would have asked the homeowner but no one was home when I knocked.)

Thanks!

Kimberly

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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
18 years ago
Brunnera macrophylla has heart-shaped leaves that look somewhat like BIG violet foliage. It is sometimes called perennial forget-me-not :-)) The variegated foliage forms seem to be the most popular these days but the plain old green species is still a very nice plant for a part shade location. Very long bloom season for a shade perennial.

Here is a link that might be useful: {{gwi:216865}}
kimberlyrkb
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks, gardengal, that's exactly it!! I appreciate your help!

Kimberly
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jazzmom516 (Zone 6b, MA)
18 years ago
I have the variegated variety Brunnera 'Jack Frost' and I love it because it lightens up dark areas of shade gardens. I have 3 of them under a corner Hibiscus 'Aphrodite' and 2 are under a dogwood 'Stellar Pink'. Love, love the plant for its flowers and the foliage that remains great all summer long.

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