Ajuga genevensis
alpine bugle
A clump-forming edging plant without the tendency to spread as other bugleweeds, this evergreen perennial forms an upright clump of 10cm long, rounded, soft, sage-green leaves with white hairs that give them a silvery effect. Short spikes of deep blue flowers appear in Spring and last into Summer
Synonyms
Ajuga rugosaAjuga alpina
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Ajuga are mostly spreading, rhizomatous perennials with attractive evergreen foliage, rarely annuals, with whorled two-lipped flowers forming short spikes
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moist but well drained soil in part sun to full shade. Will tolerate almost any soil as long it is moist and rich in humus. Will scorch in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in late Autumn or early Spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Ground cover
- Garden edging
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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