Plant · GBIF taxon 2926045
Siberian bugloss
Brunnera macrophyllaAlso known as Great Forget-Me-Not, Largeleaf Brunnera, Heartleaf Brunnera, Heartleaf
Siberian bugloss forms lush mounds of large, heart-shaped leaves that create dense ground cover in moist, shaded woodlands. In early spring, sprays of tiny, vivid blue flowers rise above the foliage, closely echoing the delicate blossoms of true forget-me-nots. As summer progresses, the bold textured leaves remain attractive, often displaying striking silver or cream variegated patterns in cultivated varieties.
HerbaceousPerennialSpring Bloom
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil Nutrients
Predators
- Slugs
- Snails
ThreatsHabitat Loss, Severe Drought
HabitatsShaded Forests, Woodland Margins, Cultivated Gardens
Life span10–20 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderBoraginales
- FamilyBoraginaceae
- GenusBrunnera
- SpeciesBrunnera macrophylla
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Best Viewing: Look for delicate sky-blue flower sprays rising above the foliage from mid to late spring.
- Garden Placement: Observe how the broad, heart-shaped leaves thrive in damp, fully shaded woodland nooks.
- Distinction: Compare the rough-textured leaf surface to the smooth foliage of true forget-me-nots.
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