Ajuga reptans 'Variegata' (v)
bugle 'Variegata'
Evergreen perennial to 15cm in height, that spreads by rooting stems (stolons), forming a wide mat of grey-green and cream variegated spoon-shaped leaves. Erect spikes of dark blue flowers appear in late spring and early summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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 moist soil rich in humus, in part sun to full shade, but best in part shade. May scorch in full sun unless soil is reliably moist
Propagation
Propagate by division, separating rooted stems
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- 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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