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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym

Ajuga metallica var. crispa

pyramidal bugle 'Metallica Crispa'

A semi-evergreen low growing, spreading perennial with purple-bronze tinted green crinkled foliage. From mid-spring to mid-summer, it bears spikes of small dark blue flowers.

Synonyms
Ajuga metallica 'Crispa'
Ajuga metallica var. crispa
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Clay
Sand
Chalk
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Green Bronze Purple
Summer Blue Green Bronze Purple
Autumn Green Bronze Purple
Winter Green Bronze Purple
Position
  • Full shade
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or North–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Matforming, Spreading branched
Genus

Ajuga are mostly spreading, rhizomatous perennials with attractive evergreen foliage, rarely annuals, with whorled two-lipped flowers forming short spikes

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Will grow in most conditions but at its best in moist but free draining soil in partial shade.

Propagation

Propagate by division or softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
  • Ground cover
  • Garden edging
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Banks and slopes
Pruning

No pruning required but can trim back if it outgrows space.

Pests

May be susceptible to Thrips

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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