Alexandria Brunnera
Brunnera 'Alexandria'
Pronunciation: BROO-nair-uh
SKU #44686
| Description | Silvery new foliage with deep green veins matures to huge, ghostly iridescent leaves on this stunning shade perennial. Emerging foliage provides a dramatic background for delicate blue flowers in spring. Brightens shady areas in borders or woodland settings and works well as a groundcover. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist. |
| Blooms | Early Spring |
| Mature Size | Reaches 14 in. tall, 30 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Accent |
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| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Columbine (Aquilegia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care | Thrives in cool sites with humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish root system; once established, water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. For a tidy appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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101 Market 8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e.
Otsego, MN 55330 -
14th Street Garden Center 793 Jersey Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07303 -
3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse 1110 3rd Ave. West
Dickinson, ND 58601