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 ...

Brunnera macrophylla, commonly known as Siberian bugloss and false forget-me-nots, is a shade-loving perennial beloved for its striking heart-shaped leaves and attractive flowers that resemble true ...

Here is how the selection works: Every year, PPA members -- there are about 1,200 -- nominate a plant they think should get the nod. This year, about 400 perennials were nominated, says Still. A PPA ...

Longtime readers of my column know that I watch each year for the Perennial Plant Association's choice of the Perennial Plant of the Year. Since 1990 this group has anointed a perennial each year with ...

For 2012 the Perennial Plant Association has named Jack Frost or it’s botanical name; Brunnera macrophylla . Other common names for this perennial are Siberian bugloss, brunnera, heartleaf brunnera ...

) 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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A close up of a brunnera plant in bloom. - Fox Traveler/Shutterstock The lovely heart-shaped foliage of the brunnera plant ...

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 ...