One spring showstopper is Brunnera macrophylla — a beautiful perennial you'll want to grow next to your spring bulbs — with its heart-shaped leaves and delicate blue or white flowers.

One such plant is the false forget-me-not, or Brunnera macrophylla. This appealing perennial is in the borage family and will grow well in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8. It has attractive heart ...