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Brunnera, False Forget-Me-Not 'Alexandria'

Brunnera, False Forget-Me-Not 'Alexandria'
Brunnera, False Forget-Me-Not 'Alexandria'

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SKU
P0933-C
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Sun Preference
Part-Sun, No-Sun
Bloom Time
April, May

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A very large growing selection with brilliant, completely silvered leaves. The striking foliage brings a light element to any shade garden. Vigorous plants produce sky blue flowers in the spring.

Minnesota's Largest Selection of Perennials

Discover an unparalleled selection of perennials at Gertens! With the largest variety in Minnesota, we offer endless options of colorful perennials, natives, and pollinator plants to beautify your garden year after year. From vibrant flowers to lush foliage, our perennials are perfect for adding beauty and charm to your outdoor space. Visit Gertens today and see why we're known as Minnesota's Destination Garden Center!

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Brunnera ‘Alexandria’ | Alexandria False Forget-Me-Not PP33,777

Sunlight: part shade to full shade

Zone: 4-9

Height: 14-20 inches

Width: 24-30 inches

Bloom Time: April - May

Bloom Color: Blue

A very large growing selection with brilliant, completely silvered leaves. The striking foliage brings a light element to any shade garden. Vigorous plants produce sky blue flowers in the spring.

More Information

Common Family Name False Forget-Me-Not
Gerten Grown Plants Gerten Grown Plants
Available for Pre-Order Yes
Sun Preference Part-Sun, No-Sun
Bloom Time April, May
Mature Spread (Range) 24" - 36"
Mature Height (Range) 13" - 24"
USDA Hardiness Zone 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Product Questions (14)

Annuals are plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season (spring – fall/frost). Perennials are plants that live for more than two growing seasons. They die back in winter and re-emerge in spring. Additional plant types: Biennials...
A short list of perennials that will attract butterflies includes Yarrow, Coneflowers, Blazing Star, Asters, Milkweed, Butterfly weed, Black-eyed Susan and Bee balm aka Monarda. These are all hardy to Minnesota. Check here to see more butterfly freindly...
A short list of perennials that do well in shade include Coral Bell, Astilbe, Aralia, Snakeroot, Hosta, Ferns, Bleeding Hearts and more. To view more perennials found at Gertens, click here. 
Monarch butterflies are attracted to all types of native Milkweed. The female Monarch lays her eggs only on Milkweeds - plants in the Asclepias genus - where the caterpillars will hatch, feed and grow before forming a chrysalis. Adults also love Butterfly...
A perennial that is less hardy to your hardiness zone can be brought indoors for winter in a pot appropriate for its size. You don’t want the plant roots to dry out for long periods, but don’t let the soil be soggy. Water about once a month and watch...
Yes, an unheated garage should be just enough extra protection for zone 5 plants. Don’t let the plant dry out for long periods, water it about once a month. To find out what hardiness zone you are in, click here. 
Hummingbirds drink nectar through their long tongue and prefer to drink out of long tubular flowers. A Mandevilla plant is a great example. Cuphea is another. A pair of perennials include Honeysuckle vine and Cardinal flower.
Generally, Japanese beetles are not going after the perennials. They like trees, roses, vines. Grape vines are one of their favorites, as are roses. But they have been seen on milkweed flowers, green bean leaves and more. Japanese beetles don’t seem...
Once you get the plant home, dig a hole in the ground twice as wide as the pot it’s in. Loosen the soil, and then pat root stimulator on the roots. Plant in the hole at the same depth as it came in the pot, tamp the dirt, water well. While roots...
Bees love any plant that they can get nectar from such as tubes or little flowers. Butterflies like a flat surface that they can get into. A short list for both bees and butterflies includes: Yarrow, Coneflowers, Blazing Star, Asters, Milkweed, Butterfly...
Use ant repellents.  Terro = Grease Ants Revenge = Garden Ants NOTE: Before bringing cut flowers into your home, be sure to shake them to get all the ants off. 
Gertens does carry an assortment of both perennials, as well as annual and perennial wildflower mixes. It is important to remember when growing perennials, that you will not get any flowers the first year of growth. It often takes a perennial 2-3 years...
Cut the dead flower off just above the first five leaflet junction on the stem. NOTE: The dead flower usually has 3 leaves just below the bloom. They will come off with the dead flower.
A fungicide with copper in it will take care of black spot. You must start spraying the fungicide before you start seeing it. Most of the time black spot will not hurt the plant, it just doesn’t look the best.
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