Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Brunnera macrophylla is the perfect plant for shady gardens. With mid-green, heart-shaped foliage and forget-me-not like blooms forming on tall stems, it's great for edging paths and mixing with other shade-tolerant plants, particularly in woodland borders.
In contrast with most cultivars, 'Betty Bowring' has delicate, pure white flowers. It's more tolerant of sun than some varieties, but only if grown in a moisture-retentive soil.
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Brunnera ‘Betty bowring’ and wildlife
Brunnera ‘Betty bowring’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Brunnera ‘Betty bowring’ poisonous?
Brunnera ‘Betty bowring’ has no toxic effects reported.
