KSL Greenhouse Show highlights Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'

The plant is praised for its shade tolerance, disease resistance, and forget-me-not-like flowers.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 3:15pm

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The KSL Greenhouse Show hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes discussed the Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' plant, also known as Siberian bugloss, as a great option for shaded gardens. They highlighted the plant's resistance to scorch, disease, and pests, as well as its attractive foliage and forget-me-not-style flowers.

Why it matters

Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' is a versatile plant that can thrive in shaded areas where many other plants struggle, making it a valuable addition to gardens that lack full sun exposure. Its low-maintenance nature and visual appeal make it a popular choice for homeowners and gardeners looking to add color and texture to their shaded outdoor spaces.

The details

Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' is a variety of the Brunnera plant, which is part of the forget-me-not family. Unlike the traditional green-leaved Brunnera, the 'Jack Frost' cultivar features striking silver-and-green variegated foliage. The plant is known for its resistance to common issues like scorch, disease, and pests, making it a reliable choice for gardeners. It also slowly spreads to form a ground cover in shaded areas.

  • The KSL Greenhouse Show discussed the Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' plant on January 31, 2026.

The players

Maria Shilaos

Co-host of The KSL Greenhouse Show.

Taun Beddes

Co-host of The KSL Greenhouse Show.

Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'

A variety of the Brunnera plant, also known as Siberian bugloss, that is prized for its shade tolerance, disease resistance, and attractive foliage.

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What they’re saying

“The Jack Frost brunnera, it's also called Siberian bugloss. Brunnera has been around for a long time, kind of in the background. For a long time there was the green leaf variety that was planted in shaded areas for, almost like a filler. They're fairly easy to grow, they're slow to spread and eventually will form a ground cover. Jack Frost has kind of risen to the top as one that is resistant to scorch, it's disease and bug resistant and it's just really one that's nice to use in more shaded areas.”

— Taun Beddes, Co-host of The KSL Greenhouse Show (KSL NewsRadio)

“It's leaves are so beautiful. I mean, it's probably more white than green. The flowers are more like forget-me-nots.”

— Maria Shilaos, Co-host of The KSL Greenhouse Show (KSL NewsRadio)

The takeaway

Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' is a versatile and low-maintenance plant that can thrive in shaded garden areas, providing an attractive ground cover with its unique foliage and forget-me-not-style flowers. Its resistance to common issues makes it a reliable choice for homeowners and gardeners looking to add visual interest to their shaded outdoor spaces.