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Genus: Brunnera Species: macrophylla Common Name: Siberian Bugloss Family: Boraginaceae Order: Lamiales Native: Western Siberia Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1 to 1.5 feet Width: 1.5 to 2.5 feet Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: Blue or white with yellow center Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 3-8 Note: This clump-forming rhizomatous plant makes a good ground cover for partly shaded beds or borders along streams, ponds or woodland gardens. Monitor plant for snails and slugs. Prefers partly shady, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.