Ajuga

AJUGA Ajuga reptens ‘Atropurpurea’ (ah-JOO-ga REP-tans)

Evergreen for sun to part shade

3 - 6” groundcover Spacing 6-9”

HABIT:  Low growing, spread by runners. Bronzy-purple leaves and purple flowers on short stalks. It’s pretty when healthy but rarely is. Native to Europe.
 

CULTURE:  Well prepared beds with good drainage. Fairly high water and fertilizer requirements. Hardiness Zones 3 - 9.

USES:  Ground cover for small areas.

PROBLEMS:  Nematodes are a real problem. Do not invest much money in this plant.


 

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