{"product_id":"alexandria-brunnera","title":"Alexandria Brunnera","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBig Silver Leaves and Sky-Blue Spring Flowers for Shade\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandria Brunnera (\u003cem\u003eBrunnera macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alexandria') dazzles in the shade garden with large, heart-shaped leaves heavily frosted in silver, accented by airy sprays of true-blue, forget-me-not flowers in spring. The luminous foliage lights up shaded beds all season, long after the flowers fade. Deer-resistant and reliably hardy, it's a standout for woodland and part-shade borders in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlexandria Brunnera Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrunnera macrophylla 'Alexandria'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–16 in. tall, 15–20 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade to full shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid to late spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue sky-blue (forget-me-not)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, rich, well-drained; amend clay with compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed — fuzzy foliage deters deer and rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge, silver-frosted, heart-shaped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrightening shade gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e The big silver leaves glow in shaded beds and light up dark corners all season. Space 15–18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodland borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful with hostas, ferns, and bleeding heart. The spring blue flowers add an early lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) into rich, moist, shaded soil. Keep moist through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Alexandria Brunnera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2 inches deep. Space 15–18 inches apart. Site it out of hot afternoon sun so the silver foliage doesn't scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Alexandria Brunnera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist — water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers steady moisture in shade; leaves may scorch in dry or sunny conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the silver foliage need shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — give it part to full shade with steady moisture. Hot afternoon sun will scorch the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — hardy to zone 3, returning each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the fuzzy leaves are disliked by deer and rabbits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How are the flowers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAiry sprays of true-blue forget-me-not flowers appear in spring, a lovely bonus to the standout foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJack Frost Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla):\u003c\/strong\u003e The famous silver-leaved, blue-flowered classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bold-leaved shade companion for contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Painted Fern (Athyrium):\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery fronds that echo the brunnera foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315437359409,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/alexandria-brunnera.jpg?v=1779747492","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/alexandria-brunnera","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}