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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