Brunnera 'Alexandria'

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Alexandria’ is a large-leaved selection grown for its smooth, reflective silver-green foliage and small blue spring flowers. Terra Nova lists it at about 14 inches tall and 30 inches wide, with a compact mound suited to shaded borders and containers. ## Foliage and flowers The [breeder profile](https://www.terranovanurseries.com/product/brunnera-alexandria/) describes brilliant mirror-silver leaves, spring sky-blue flowers, and a vigorous plant. The cultivar’s [patent description](https://www.hort.net/pedia/patent/grant/33777/) identifies Brunnera macrophylla ‘Alexandria’ and describes intense, continuous silver-green veiling, a mounding habit, and a May-to-June bloom period in Canby, Oregon. The foliage is the main season-long feature; spring flowers rise above it. ## Siting and size Grow in partial or full shade in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Terra Nova recommends even moisture and summer shade. Its profile gives USDA zones 4–9, while the patent trial reports cold hardiness in zones 3–8; retain the existing 4–9 range as breeder guidance and expect local conditions to affect performance. The breeder lists a compact 14-inch foliage height and 30-inch spread; plants can vary with growing conditions. ## Maintenance Water during dry periods and mulch to conserve soil moisture. Remove spent flower stalks or damaged foliage if desired; routine pruning is not required.