Family: Lamiaceae
(lay-mee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Ajuga (a-JOO-guh) Species: reptans (REP-tanz) Cultivar: Bronze Beauty
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Category Alpines and Rock GardensGroundcovers Perennials Water Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsVery high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens Sun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeLight Shade Partial to Full Shade Foliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Smooth Textured Foliage Color Orange/ApricotHeight under 6 in. (15 cm)Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)15-18 in. (38-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) |
Where to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zoneCan be grown as an annual Danger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Medium BlueBlue-Violet Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From softwood cuttings Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |