{"product_id":"false-forget-me-not-brunnera","title":"False Forget-Me-Not Brunnera","description":"\u003ch1\u003eClouds of True-Blue Spring Flowers for the Shade\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalse Forget-Me-Not (\u003cem\u003eBrunnera macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e) is the classic green-leaved species brunnera — airy sprays of tiny, true-blue forget-me-not flowers dance above bold, heart-shaped green leaves in spring. After bloom, the lush foliage forms a handsome groundcover that fills shaded beds all season. Tough, deer-resistant, and reliably hardy, it's a dependable woodland staple for shaded borders in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFalse Forget-Me-Not Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrunnera macrophylla\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–18 in. tall, 18–24 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade to full shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid to late spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue sky-blue (forget-me-not)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, rich, well-drained; amend clay with compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed — fuzzy foliage deters deer and rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade groundcover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its bold green leaves fill shaded beds and suppress weeds after the spring bloom. Space 18–24 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodland borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e The early blue flowers shine with spring bulbs and bleeding heart. Pair with hostas and ferns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) into rich, moist, shaded soil. Keep moist through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant False Forget-Me-Not Brunnera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2 inches deep. Space 18–24 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering False Forget-Me-Not Brunnera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist — water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers steady moisture in shade; the green-leaved species tolerates a bit more sun and dry than the silver types but still prefers cool, moist shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from Jack Frost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the plain green-leaved species — just as tough and free-flowering, and a bit more sun- and drought-tolerant than the fancy silver-leaved selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — hardy to zone 3, returning each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the fuzzy leaves are disliked by deer and rabbits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it self-sow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt may self-sow lightly in moist shade, gradually expanding the planting — easy to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJack Frost Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla):\u003c\/strong\u003e The silver-leaved award-winning selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bold-leaved shade companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBleeding Heart (Lamprocapnos):\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic spring shade partner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315436966193,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/false-forget-me-not-brunnera.jpg?v=1779747491","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/false-forget-me-not-brunnera","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}