And the winner is, Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ for the Perennial Plant Association Perennial of the Year! Known as Siberian bugloss by many longtime gardeners, Brunnera macrophylla is a hardy ...

) is a reliable, long-blooming perennial with heart-shaped leaves and a profusion of sky-blue forget-me-not flowers. What could be better? Well, how about bugloss with white, variegated or silver ...

As with people, the plain Janes of the plant world often bring more to the party than their sparkling cousins. Showy plants are all very well, but a garden needs robust, dependable and modest plants ...

SEATTLE — Your flowers might not be in bloom quite yet, but that doesn't mean you have to settle for a colorless yard. The Chinese forget-me-not, Brunnera, can add some satisfying shades to your ...

It's worthwhile for gardeners to check out plants recommended by several organizations each year, such as Nebraska Statewide Arboretum's Great Plants for the Great Plains and All-America Selections.