Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexander's Great'

Alexander's Great Siberian Bugloss

  • 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

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 macrophylla '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.