PlantFiles: Siberian Bugloss, False Forget-Me-Not, Perennial Forget-Me-Not
Brunnera macrophylla

Seem to be frustrating to grow for me - maybe it's the alkaline tap water?

I sowed seeds of forget-me-not in the spring one year ago. The plant did not flower the first season, and was not very vigorous. I wasn't sure if the plant coming up where I sowed the seeds were even forget-me-nots, or just weeds. However, this spring, this was the first green plant in the shade garden. I was still not sure if I was dealing with weeds until it finally bloomed for the first time, in zone 5 in April, tiny bright blue flowers with a ring of yellow in the center. It is vigorous following a harsh winter, and growing very well in shade with some dappled afternoon sun. I expected a low groundcover but it has grown to be about 8 inches tall, it seems to bolt just before flowering, and has spread laterally into good-sized bunches. The foliage is unremarkable. Overall I am pleased with the hardiness and subtle beauty of the plant, I hope it stays green throughout the summer.

Short 16" - Plant 18" apart. z3-7 Bold green foliage; from Russia. Sky-blue flowers in early spring. The heart-shaped, textured leaf is ideal for woodland settings or the perennial border. It loves moisture, does best in light shade.

Love this plant! Love the bright blue flowers, love the heart shaped leaves and love that it self sows easily!

I have found the Brunnera to be slightly invasive but by seeds not rhysomes so it can be confined. The roots are strong and stubborn to remove. I love the flowers so I retain some.

In my first year of gardening at my new house, I found this plant peeping under the shoots of my peonies. Delicate blue flowers soon shot up from it, the only color that partial shade border had all spring. I moved it toward the middle of the bed between two peonies so it could thrive. By the summer the two peonies hid the plant completely. When fall came, I pulled the peonies back where I found the Siberian bugloss still chugging along contentedly despite the fact it had virtually no sun for several months. I loved the plant so much that I dug up about half of one of the peonies (which was acting thuggish towards my sedum anyway) to give it a little light and air.

I love this plant. I have it growing in part shade in thick clay, which is moist but not waterlogged. It flowers for ages, and once they're gone you're left with wonderful architectural foliage. Seems to grow bigger than the stated size - my clump's getting on for three foot wide. And it's not bothered by snails/slugs, either.

This plant is absolutely gorgeous. Has been blooming for over a month now. We like this plant so much that we went out and bought "Jack Frost". Can't wait to see what it looks like in couple of years.

It's growing under a maple tree where most other perennials languish. Foliage is quite attractive and the dainty flowers are refreshing in the woodland garden.

False forget-me-not, or Siberian bugloss, has clusters of small sky blue to purple blooms for several weeks in spring. Plants grow 12-18" tall and have attractive heart-shaped foliage.They do well in moist well-drained soil.