Brunnera sibirica
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Brunnera sibirica

Siberian brunnera · Siberian Bugloss

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
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Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 3–8
Click count
176
Observations
34

Care Guide

💧 Water

Siberian brunnera thrives in moist woodland environments and prefers consistently damp soil. Once it becomes established, it can tolerate moderate drought. To support its healthy growth and flowering during the active season, it's essential to water it weekly, aligning with its natural growth rhythm.

☀️ Light Partial sun

Siberian brunnera comes from habitats like forest understories and rocky sites, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, reflecting its adaptable and hardy nature.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 0–32.2°C

Siberian brunnera can adjust to a wide range of temperature conditions, but its distribution may still be limited by different combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summers with adequate rainfall or regular watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can increase the likelihood of Siberian brunnera dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can improve the plant’s survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 0–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize a Siberian brunnera is in early spring, as it comes out of dormancy and begins active growth. Fertilization supplies essential nutrients for healthy development. Although Siberian brunnera has relatively low fertilizer needs, feeding it annually can improve its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting flowers.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Siberian brunnera benefits from pruning in early spring to remove dead leaves and spent flower stems. This practice encourages new blooms and helps maintain the plant's shape. Regular pruning also promotes healthy growth, controls the plant's size, and prevents overcrowding. It is important to use clean tools while pruning to avoid spreading diseases.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Brunnera
Family
Boraginaceae
Hardiness Zone
3-8
Mature Height
30 cm
Mature Spread
61 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer
Native Area
Russia

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Common Names (2)

en Siberian brunnera
en Siberian Bugloss