Genus:Brunnera
Species:macrophylla
Variety:’Alexander’s Great’
ppaf:PP#25,789
Item Form:1-Quart
Zone:4 – 9
Bloom Start to End:Mid Spring – Late Spring
Habit:Mound-shaped
Plant Height:14 in
Plant Width:2 ft 6 in
Foliage Color:Medium Green,Silver/Gray,Variegated
Light Requirements:Shade,Part Shade
Moisture Requirements:Moist, well-drained
Resistance:Deer Resistance
Uses:Beds,Border,Containers,Foliage Interest,Ornamental,Idaho
Your reaction to Brunnera ‘Alexander’s Great’ is going to be nothing short of, “Wow!”
These heart-shaped leaves are so big and so uniquely colored, you may not believe that they’re real. Each emerging leaf prettily spirals open into a neat teardrop shape. The foliage is silver with deep green veins, creating an exotic look in your garden or landscape. This giant plant makes a dramatic statement in your garden. It may be giant but it is not too big to use in containers.
The mound of foliage bears blooms for a short time in the spring, thriving most in shade or partial shade. Brunnera ‘Alexander’s Great’ is also deer resistant, so you do not have to worry. Keep the soil well-drained and moist, and your brunnera will grow quickly, filling containers and borders with ease. Add Brunnera ‘Alexander’s Great’ to your landscape for beautiful and elegant visual interest that will leave everyone who sees it stunned.
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