Ajuga reptans f. albiflora
white-flowered bugle
Evergreen perennial spreading by rooting stems (stolons). Grows to 15cm in height, forming a wide mat of dark green oval-shaped leaves, with erect spikes of white flowers in late spring and early summer
Synonyms
Ajuga reptans var. albifloraAjuga reptans alba
see moreAjuga reptans floribus-albis hort.
Ajuga reptans var. alba
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | White | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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 any moist soil, best in full or partial shade but tolerant of part day sun if soil remains moist
Propagation
Propagate by division, separating rooted stems
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
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