General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 15 - 17 inches
Plant Spread: 28 - 30 inches
Leaves: Variegated
Other: Large
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF

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Common names
  • Silver Siberian Bugloss

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Location: My garden in N E Pa. 
Date: 2017-08-29
Second year's growth at the end of August.
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2019-05-03
This is the second year for this plant.  The leaves wil grow bigg
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2018-05-15

Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries
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Location: Aurora, On
Date: 2017-05-19
Location: Northwest NJ
Date: 2017-07-21

Courtesy Avant Gardens
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Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries
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Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries
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Photo Courtesy of Secret Garden Growers.
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Location: Central Kansas (Zone 6b)
Date: 2016-06-15
Very young (1st year) plant, receives only morning sun
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2018-05-15
Location: Aurora, On
Date: 2016-09-18
 Degenerate seedlings
Location: WI
Date: 2022-05-20
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Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Aug 30, 2014 2:47 AM concerning plant:
    Brunnera Alexander's Great was bred by Alexander Zukeivich from Belarus and introduced in 2013 by Terra Nova Nurseries. Needs organic, well-draining, and moist soil. Protect from hot afternoon sun, as the leaves will scorch. Heart-shaped, silver leaves. Good woodland plant.
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