Siberian Bugloss 'Alexander's Great', Heartleaf Brunnera 'Alexander's Great', False Forget-Me-Not 'Alexander's Great', Brunnera 'Alexander's Great'
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Alexander’s Great’ is a supersized Siberian Bugloss with huge, heart-shaped, heavily silvered leaves adorned with contrasting green veins and edges. Attractive sprays of tiny, sky blue, flowers rise above the foliage in spring. The basal foliage forms a dense and lush mound, which remains attractive throughout the entire growing season. Similar to Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’ but larger.
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Brunnera |
| Common names | Brunnera, Siberian Bugloss |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30" (80cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Brunnera |
| Common names | Brunnera, Siberian Bugloss |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30" (80cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Brunnera macrophylla ‘Alexander’s Great’ (Siberian Bugloss) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Brunnera macrophylla ‘Alexander’s Great’ (Siberian Bugloss) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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