Ajuga reptans Petite Parakeet ('Petpar'PBR) (Feathered Friends Series)
A low-growing, mat-forming evergreen perennial to around 10cm in height, with golden foliage, developing orange tints as it matures. Upright spikes of purple-blue flowers appear from spring to summer. A great addition to a shady border as ground cover or in pots and containers
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Purple | Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple | Gold Orange | ||
| Autumn | Gold Orange | |||
| Winter | Gold Orange |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in 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 and will spread quickly, Has the potential to become a nuisance in some areas
Propagation
Propagate by division in late Autumn or early Spring every two years
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Banks and slopes
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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