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Herbaceous Perennial

Ajuga reptans 'Arctic Fox' (v)
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bugle 'Arctic Fox'

Evergreen perennial to 15cm in height that spreads by rooting stems (stolons), forming a wide mat of spoon-shaped bright green, grey-green and white variegated leaves. Erect spikes of medium blue flowers appear in late spring and early summer

Synonyms
Ajuga 'Arctic Fox'
Ajuga pyramidalis 'Arctic Fox'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Green White
Summer Green Grey
Autumn Green Grey
Winter Green Grey
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

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

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical 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

Accepted

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
  • Patio and container plants
  • 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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