Brunnera 'Alexander's Great'
Botanical profile

Brunnera 'Alexander's Great'

Latin name
Brunnera 'Alexander's Great'
Common name
Caucasian forget-me-not with giant silver foliage
Type
Perennial
Family
Boraginaceae

A brunnera with large, heart-shaped leaves, heavily silvery with green veins and some green margins. Sky-blue flowers emerge above the foliage. Makes a beautiful addition to the understory garden, especially when paired with hostas and ferns. Keep out of direct sunlight.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Light shadow
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Kept moist, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
April-May
Flower color
Blue
Foliage color
Green
Shape
In rosette
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
13 inches (33 cm)
Width
28 inches (71 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate

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