Silver Heart Brunnera classic rose Peperomia obtusifolia has thick upright

Peperomia obtusifolia has thick upright stems and rounded glossy leaves that grow from petioles

older leaves may look worn by late winter and can be trimmed away

Butterflies and other pollinators may visit the blooms

Care stays refreshingly straightforward: plant in well-drained soil

Use Strobilanthes as a thriller in your mixed containers

Silver Heart Brunnera classic rose Peperomia obtusifolia has thick uprightSilver Heart Brunnera Brightens Shade with Bold Silver Leaves Silver Heart Brunnera is a beautiful shade perennial grown for its large, heart shaped silver leaves with contrasting green veins and margins. The foliage has a bright, reflective quality that helps lighten shaded beds, woodland gardens, north facing borders, and dark corners where green foliage alone can disappear. Also searched as Brunnera Silver Heart, this cultivar is especially useful