Tapestry of Foliage for Shady Understory

This trio of perennials with fantastic foliage is perfect for carpeting the ground beneath larger trees and shrubs in a lush tapestry. Brunnera 'Jack Frost' contributes a profusion of delicate blue flowers in spring. Once they begin to wane, cut them away to make way for the large silver leaves—Jack's real claim to fame! This matrix of foliage and flower will provide interest from spring through late fall.


Growing Conditions

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade
Water Needs: Average, Regular / Even

Design Considerations

Style: Northwest Eclectic, Woodland
Features: Fabulous Foliage, Varied Foliage, Texture, and Form, Low Maintenance, Uses Easy-to-Find Plants
Focus: Mixed Border, Building Block
Seasons of Interest: Three Seasons of Interest, Spring, Summer, Fall

Care and Maintenance


Maintenance Level: low
Maintenance Tasks: Deadheading, Prune annually



Plants In this Combo

  • Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'

    Variegated Siberian Bugloss

    Type: Perennial
    Exposure: Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
    Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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  • Heuchera 'Rio'

    FANCY LEAF CORAL BELLS

    Type: Perennial
    Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun
    Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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  • Hosta 'June'

    June Plantain Lily

    Type: Perennial
    Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
    Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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