Brunnera 'Alexanders Great' is a bold large leaved perennial prized for its heart shaped silver veined foliage and brilliant blue spring flowers. A standout in shade gardens, it forms expansive clumps and provides season long texture and brightness. Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 24 - 30 in Bloom Time: Spring Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, humus rich soils Watering Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred Deer Resistance: Generally resistant to deer Native Status Derived from Brunnera macrophylla, native to the Caucasus region of Europe and western Asia. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Bees The small early blooming blue flowers provide a nectar source for native bumblebees and solitary bees in spring. Spacing & Landscape Use Spacing Recommendations Space 24 - 30 in apart to allow for broad leaf spread and clump expansion. Landscape Placement Excellent in shady borders, woodland edges, or as a dramatic accent in mixed shade beds. Works well with ferns and hostas. Companion Plants Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern) - Provides upright fronds with copper tones for seasonal variation. Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Offers delicate white spring blooms and low growing form. Heuchera (Obsidian) - Adds deep foliage contrast with a tidy mounding habit. Epimedium x rubrum - Delicate spring blooms and evergreen leaves complement the foliage texture of Brunnera. Hosta 'Halcyon' - Adds blue toned foliage contrast and blends well in moist shade.
