Brunnera macrophyllum Siberian bugloss Z 3-7

$10.25/bareroot

Robin’s egg blue forget-me-not- type flowers in May and June, contrasts with bold foliage,

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Brunnera macrophyllum Siberian bugloss  Z 3-7
Panicles of robin’s egg blue forget-me-not- type flowers in May and June, contrasts with its bold foliage. One of the best spring flowers.

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