Brunnera macrophylla aka Great Forget Me Not

Brunnera macrophylla, also known as Siberian bugloss, great forget-me-not, largeleaf brunnera, or heartleaf, is a hardy, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial native to the Caucasus. It can reach a height of 12 to 18 inches (30 to 45 cm) and carries basal, simple cordate leaves on slender stems. The clumps of large heart-shaped leaves, which usually have white or cream markings, make it an attractive groundcover for shady areas. The plant is happy in any shady area that stays relatively moist and prefers moist, organically rich soil. Sprays of small blue flowers, similar to those seen in the related forget-me-nots, bloom for eight to ten weeks from mid-Spring. Brunnera macrophylla often self-seeds, appearing around the garden in other places, and clumps may be easily divided in early fall. The Latin specific epithet macrophylla means "larger-leaved". Chromosomal genetic evidence suggests that Brunnera macrophylla may be reflective of the ancient flora of forests around the Black Sea. The variegated cultivars 'Hadspen Cream' and 'Jack Frost' have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.