Brunnera 'Alexander's Great'

Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexander's Great' PP#25,789

It may be giant, but it's not too big for containers!

Genus: Brunnera
Species: macrophylla
Variety: 'Alexander's Great'
ppaf: PP#25,789
Item Form: 1-Quart
Zone: 4 - 9
Bloom Start To End: Mid Spring - Late Spring
Habit: Mound-shaped
Plant Height: 14 in
Plant Width: 2 ft 6 in
Foliage Color: Medium Green, Silver/Gray, Variegated
Light Requirements: Part Shade, Shade
Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
Resistance: Deer Resistance
Uses: Beds, Border, Containers, Foliage Interest, Ornamental
Restrictions:
*Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following:
Canada, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
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Genus: Brunnera
Species: macrophylla
Variety: 'Alexander's Great'
ppaf: PP#25,789
Item Form: 1-Quart
Zone: 4 - 9
Bloom Start To End: Mid Spring - Late Spring
Habit: Mound-shaped
Plant Height: 14 in
Plant Width: 2 ft 6 in
Foliage Color: Medium Green, Silver/Gray, Variegated
Light Requirements: Part Shade, Shade
Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
Resistance: Deer Resistance
Uses: Beds, Border, Containers, Foliage Interest, Ornamental
Restrictions:
*Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following:
Canada, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
show more

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Your reaction to this plant is going to be nothing short of, "Wow!"

These leaves are so big and so uniquely colored, you may not believe that they're real! Each leaf emerges from a pretty spiral, and opens into a neat teardrop shape. The foliage is completely silver with deep green veins, creating an exotic look in your garden or landscape. This giant plant makes a dramatic statement in your garden. It may be giant but it is not too big to use in containers!

These mounds of foliage bear blooms for a short time in the spring, thriving most in shade or partial shade. It is also deer resistant so you do not have to worry! Keep the soil well-drained and moist, and your Brunnera will grow quickly, filling containers and borders with ease. Add it to your landscape for beautiful and elegant visual interest that will leave everyone who sees it stunned.

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As the deer population has boomed and food has become scarcer, they have become more aggressive. In some areas deer will strip your garden bare, leaving nothing green or flowery behind. While there is no such thing as a completely deer-proof garden, there are some effective things you can do to protect your garden from these hungry animals.

Use physical barriers

A High Fence
Deer can jump pretty high, but a fence higher than eight feet (higher on an up-slope) and flush with the ground will keep any deer out.

Electric Fences
They are a much easier and less expensive solution. Deer generally will not try to jump electric fences, but will rather try to climb through the wires, receiving a deterring shock.

Bird-Netting
An even less extreme physical option is to put bird netting over your larger and more susceptible plants.

Plant Deer-resistant Varieties

Herbs, some conifers, and many flowers are some of the best deer-resistant plants. More fragrant plants will often deter predation. Planting just a few deer-resistant plants will limit grazing of your other plants. Remember, "deer-resistant" does not mean deer-proof. A hungry animal will eat just about anything.

Having a dog In the Family

Owning a dog, especially a big dog will almost always keep deer from approaching your home. Just the scent of the dog will keep most deer away, and if your dog lives outside you will probably never see any deer.

For most gardeners, it is a combination of different solutions that works best. Every gardener has to find the solution that works best in their garden.