Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexander's Great'
Best robust perennial for adding striking foliage to shaded areas.
This perennial offers dramatic foliage for shade gardens with its large, silver-dusted leaves. Delicate blue flowers in spring add a fleeting charm. It's a low-maintenance, deer-resistant choice that thrives where other plants struggle, providing year-round visual interest with its striking leaf coloration.
$34.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners desiring striking, season-long visual interest in their shaded landscapes.
- Homeowners with difficult shady spots seeking reliable, beautiful, and impactful plants.
- Gardeners in rural or suburban areas battling persistent deer and rabbit populations.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in arid regions or those preferring low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant selections.
- Gardeners in humid climates or those who prefer plants less prone to common garden pests.
- Impatient gardeners desiring rapid groundcover or immediate, mature plant presence.
Performance breakdown
Foliage Impact
Oversized, metallic silver leaves provide a dramatic focal point for shade.
Shade Adaptability
Thrives in low-light environments where many other perennials struggle to bloom.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once established, perfect for low-effort garden designs.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deer-resistant, keeping your garden safe from common browsing wildlife.
Versatility
Adapts well to containers, mass plantings, or as a textured groundcover.
Growth Rate
Slow development requires patience to reach full, mature landscape coverage.
Key Specs
Sunlight
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-8
Mature Size
18 inches tall, 30 inches wide
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Sky Blue
Foliage
Heart-shaped, metallic silver with dark green veins
Deer Resistant
Yes
Drought Tolerant
No
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Clay, Well-Drained
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