Jack Frost Brunnera is a standout shade perennial prized for its striking silver foliage accented with deep green veining. In spring, delicate sky-blue flowers resembling forget-me-nots rise above the foliage, adding early-season charm. Durable and easy to grow, it brings season-long brightness to shaded gardens and foundation plantings.
Key Features
Brilliant silver foliage (main feature)
Blue spring flowers resembling forget-me-nots
Excellent shade garden contrast plant
Deer and rabbit resistant
Season-long foliage interest
Specs
Mature Height: 12–18 in (18–20 in in flower) Mature Width: 18–24 in Sun: Partial shade to full shade (morning sun tolerated) Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 3a; 3b; 4a; 4b; 5a; 5b; 6a; 6b; 7a; 7b; 8a Form: Clumping / mounded
Spacing Guidance
18–24 in spacing
Excellent with:
Hosta
Ferns
Heuchera
Astilbe
Why Choose Perennials for Your Garden?
Return Year After Year: Perennials come back each season, reducing replanting costs while increasing garden maturity
Extended Seasonal Interest: With proper selection, you can enjoy continuous blooms from spring through fall.
Low Long-Term Maintenance: Once established, many perennials require minimal upkeep and become more resilient over time.
The Pro Growers of New England Advantage — Perennials
Perennials bring dependable color, texture, and seasonal interest to your landscape year after year. At Pro Growers of New England, our perennials are grown locally and selected for reliable performance in New England’s soil, temperature swings, and growing conditions.
We welcome customers to visit the nursery, explore our selection in person, and choose healthy, well-developed plants with confidence. When you purchase perennials from PGNE, you’re investing in locally grown varieties chosen for longevity, repeat bloom performance, and long-term garden success.
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Craig Lawrence
Ordered online and came the next day. Exactly what I was looking for. Tree was in great shape.
Ivory Silk® Tree Lilac
Anonymous
LOVE IT
Plant looks great in my garden
Brandon Arborvitae
Anonymous
These were exactly what we were hoping for. The foliage has a really nice golden tint that brightens up our yard compared to the typical dark green arborvitae. Plants arrived healthy and planted easily. Very happy with the purchase.
Amber Gold Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) | Golden Evergreen Shrub
David Shaw
The crew was very friendly and walked the property with me before planting so we could discuss where the trees would be planted. They were very thorough and left the property clean afterwards. Definitely recommend their installation service.
Installation Service
Kevin Kane
Arrived when scheduled and installers did a great job.Very happy
Installation Service ($25)
Growzone Finder
It helps us recommend plants that are best for your local climate, based on your growing zone. Also, because we ship plants based on when they are best for your local climate, it allows us to give you a more accurate estimate of when your order will ship.
The crew was very friendly and walked the property with me before planting so we could discuss where the trees would be planted. They were very thorough and left the property clean afterwards. Definitely recommend their installation service.
