bugloss
noun
bu·gloss
ˈbyü-ˌgläs 
-ˌglȯs
: any of several coarse hairy plants (genera Anchusa, Lycopsis, and Echium) of the borage family compare viper's bugloss
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Some taller perennials, such as hostas and Siberian bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla), can also tolerate the conditions.
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Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 6 June 2021
Brunnera, also called Siberian bugloss, is very cold tolerant.
—oregonlive, 8 Mar. 2020
Hostas and ferns are popular choices, along with lungwort (Pulmonaria), Siberian bugloss (Brunnera), Canadian wild ginger (Asarum canadense), sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) and bishop’s hat (Epimedium).
—Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 28 Aug. 2019
Under large trees or in the deep shade of buildings, where few plants can get enough sunlight to flower, gardeners turn to foliage for drama, with perennials such as hosta, Siberian bugloss, wild ginger or goldenray (Ligularia).
—Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 1 May 2017
Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 6 June 2021
Brunnera, also called Siberian bugloss, is very cold tolerant.
—oregonlive, 8 Mar. 2020
Hostas and ferns are popular choices, along with lungwort (Pulmonaria), Siberian bugloss (Brunnera), Canadian wild ginger (Asarum canadense), sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) and bishop’s hat (Epimedium).
—Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 28 Aug. 2019
Under large trees or in the deep shade of buildings, where few plants can get enough sunlight to flower, gardeners turn to foliage for drama, with perennials such as hosta, Siberian bugloss, wild ginger or goldenray (Ligularia).
—Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 1 May 2017
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