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Heartleaf Alkanet Brunnera Alexandria
Heartleaf Alkanet Brunnera Alexandria
 
Brilliant mirror-silver leaves with the classic "Alexander's Great size and vigor. Tiny clouds of sky-blue flowers on compact stems in the spring. Wonderful shade accent plant. Deer resistant.
  • Silver leaves with sky-blue flowers
  • Lights up a shade garden
  • Early flowers for the pollinators
Beautiful woodland plant, preferring moist soils and plenty of humus. If the solid becomes too dry, the foliage easily crinkles and dies. Attractive forget-me-not type flowers bloom late spring into early summer. Use only in areas where adequate moisture is supplied.

Homeowner Planting and Maintenance Tips:
Brunnera is a woodland plant that should be grown in full shade and consistently moist soil in southern regions. In the north, morning sun is acceptable as long as the soil remains moist. They will grow the fastest and strongest in rich soil.
Uses: shade border, pathways, containers
Ground cover, mass planting, border, good container plant
Morning sun/afternoon shade. Shade tolerant
Height: 14" - 17" tall
Spread: 30"
Soil: average
Blooms early spring
Growability: easy

 

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