Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexandria'

Siberian Bugloss

Brunnera ‘Alexandria’

Herbaceous Groundcover, Perennial

Brunnera ‘Alexandria’ is a striking shade-loving perennial prized for its stunning foliage. New leaves emerge silvery-white with deep green veins, maturing into large, ghostly iridescent leaves that add a unique glow to shady borders or woodland gardens. In spring, delicate blue flowers appear, offering subtle charm, though the plant is primarily valued for its three-season display of attractive foliage. This herbaceous perennial works beautifully as a groundcover, brightening dark areas with minimal effort. Deer and rabbit resistant, Brunnera ‘Alexandria’ is very low maintenance, requiring only an annual deadhead of faded flowers to keep it looking its best. It shares similarities with the beloved Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’ and the newer ‘Alexander the Great,’ making it a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking easy-care elegance in shade gardens.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Shade, Open Shade

Water Needs: Regular / Even

Description

Size: 13 - 24 tall x 24 - 30 wide
Shape / Form: Mounding
Foliage Texture: Bold
Foliage Quality: Bold

Features: Attractive Foliage, Flowers, Low Maintenance

Foliage Color: Silver / Gray
Leaf Shape: Heart-shaped

Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Season: Spring
Flower Shape: Panicle

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Groundcover
Special Situations: Deer Resistant, Once-a-Year Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant
Wildlife: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: mid-plane filler
Plant Behavior: Clumping
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low
Maintenance Tasks: Deadheading

Suitable Substitutes

Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' | Variegated Siberian Bugloss
Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' | Looking Glass Silver Siberian Bugloss
Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart' | Heart Leaf Bugloss