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Brunnera mac. 'Alexander's Great'
Alexander's Great Heartleaf Bugloss: Patent PP25,789
- » Thick leathery leaves
- » Silver, green-veined foliage
- » Blue flowers in spring
- » Perfect for the shaded woodland garden
- » Great as a border plant or specimen
- » Deer resistant
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:14-18 in
- Spread:24-30 in
- Bloom Color: Blue Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
This huge Brunnera has silvery foliage with striking green venation. Charming sky blue flowers bloom in April and May. The fluttering flowers add great contrasting texture to the thick, leathery foliage and are like a beacon in the shade landscape. Plant this eye-catcher in the shady border or in the woodland garden, also a great specimen for a container. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. Deer resistant.
Foliage Color
| • | Silver |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | Blue |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Habit
| • | Mounding |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Brunnera mac. 'Alexander's Great'
Divide when clump deteriorates in center. Spreads readily but easy to remove if not desired. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil in part shade to shade. Is not drought tolerant.