The heart-shaped, silver-and-green leaves of this variegated brunnera light up any shady spot. Its small blue flowers make a charming companion for ephemeral
bulbs in mid- to late spring as the enlarging leaves obscure the ripening bulb foliage. For a tidy plant, remove ragged foliage in late fall and snip off the spent flower stalks in early summer. This woodland plant is valued for its flowers and its heart-shaped, groundcovering leaves. It can take dry summers and wet winters. This cultivar is prized for its improved tolerance of heat and sun.