Jack of Diamonds (Heartleaf Brunnera) is a shade loving perennials that is hardy in zones 3 - 8, which means it should overwinter here.
The plant has beautiful heart-shaped leaves that are variegated in green and cream colors, and it grows to 14 inches tall.
The huge 9-10" leaves overlap dramatically at the base giving it a shape similar to the snail delicacy escargot. Overall, the foliage is circular from a distance. The leaves have a heavy silver overlay with vivid wide, dark green veining pattern. From mid to late spring, baby blue, forget-me-not type blossoms are held in clusters above the foliage.Brunneras are classic perennials that are treasured for their shade tolerance and lovely blooms. They make a fantastic groundcover, though the variegated forms may be slow to spread. Try growing them in containers also so they will be close at hand when you want to snip a few blooms for a pretty bouquet.
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Photo credit: Proven Winners
The plant has beautiful heart-shaped leaves that are variegated in green and cream colors, and it grows to 14 inches tall.
The huge 9-10" leaves overlap dramatically at the base giving it a shape similar to the snail delicacy escargot. Overall, the foliage is circular from a distance. The leaves have a heavy silver overlay with vivid wide, dark green veining pattern. From mid to late spring, baby blue, forget-me-not type blossoms are held in clusters above the foliage.Brunneras are classic perennials that are treasured for their shade tolerance and lovely blooms. They make a fantastic groundcover, though the variegated forms may be slow to spread. Try growing them in containers also so they will be close at hand when you want to snip a few blooms for a pretty bouquet.
More information here.
Photo credit: Proven Winners