Alexandria Brunnera
Brunnera 'Alexandria'
SKU
44686
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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Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
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- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
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- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | BROO-nair-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 14 in. tall, 30 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden, Accent, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Naturalizes Well, Shade Loving, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Columbine (Aquilegia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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