Brunnera macrophylla 'Emerald Mist' combines bold silver veining with a soft green edge creating shimmering ground level impact. Its heart shaped leaves form dense clumps and are topped by brilliant blue spring flowers offering a lasting elegance.
Height & Spread: 12 - 15 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Spring
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, humus rich, well drained soils
Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid extended dry periods
Deer Resistance: Generally deer resistant
Native Status
This cultivar is derived from Brunnera macrophylla, native to Eurasia.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Visited by native bumblebees and mason bees seeking early season forage in shady conditions.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to accommodate the full spread of clumps.
Landscape Placement
- Best used in woodland gardens, shaded borders, or under mature trees. Pairs well with bold textured or fern like plants.
Companion Plants
- Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum' - Delicate yellow blooms and attractive foliage echo the light tones of Brunnera.
- Carex elata 'Bowles Golden' - Upright golden grass complements the spreading silver form.
- Heuchera 'Caramel' - Warm toned foliage offers vivid contrast to silver leaves.
- Helleborus hybridus - Winter blooms provide early structure and shade compatibility.
- Blechnum spicant - Adds fine texture and evergreen structure.