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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

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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.

Attributes
Border or Bed
Container
Specimen
Foliage Color
Silver
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Flower Color
Blue
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Summer
Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial Shade
Full Shade
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.