Bugle
Ajuga reptans
Common Name: Bugle
Genus: Ajuga
Species: reptans
Category: Perennials
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Suitable for ground cover
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.15 m (15 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 1.00 m (100 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen | Flower Colour: Blue |
| Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: May & June |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Clay/Heavy or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
This low growing evergreen perennial produces deep blue flowers in late spring and early summer. Ajuga reptans spreads by underground stems, the leaves are dark green. An excellent groundcover plant.
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