Jack of Diamonds Heartleaf Bugloss is a shade loving herbaceous perennial primarily grown as a groundcover for its huge heart shaped silver overlaid foliage with dark green veining. Airy branching clusters of baby blue forget-me-not like flowers bloom above the foliage in spring. Flowers best in part shade and rich, consistently moist well-drained soils.
| Type: | Perennial |
| Height: | 1' - 1.5' |
| Spread: | 2' - 2.5' |
| Spacing: | 2' |
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 3 - 8 |
| Culture: | Part Sun |
| Bloom Color: | Blue |
| Season of Interest: | Spring |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious pests or disease issues. Watch for slugs and snails. Will struggle in hot and humid summer climates of 7-9, and will scorch in hot summer sun.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Bleeding Hearts, Lenten Rose, Foam Flower
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, 'Jack of Diamonds' Heartleaf Brunnera
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.