Ajuga reptans 'Arctic Fox' (v)
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
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, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| 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
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
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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