Ajuga pyramidalis 'Metallica Crispa Purpurea'
pyramidal bugle 'Metallica Crispa Purpurea'
A slow spreading, mat forming evergreen perennial with bronze-purple foliage that turns almost black in Winter. Short spikes of blue flowers appear in Spring through to Summer. Ideal for containers, troughs and rock gardens or partially shaded areas
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue | Bronze Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Bronze Purple | ||
| Autumn | Bronze Purple | |||
| Winter | Bronze Purple Black |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
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
Unresolved
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. Excellent for ground cover, spreads slowly
Propagation
Propagate by division in late Autumn or early Spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Ground cover
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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