Ajuga 'Metallica Crispa'
$10.95 / 1QT
Bugleweed ·
Description
Ajuga 'Metallica Crispa', commonly known as Bugleweed, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its purple flowers. It typically matures 4–6 inches tall and 9–12 inches wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in average, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Europe, western Asia, and North Africa; these cultivars are selections of Ajuga reptans. Its flowers can provide seasonal forage for bees and other beneficial insects. In the landscape, it works well in mixed borders, mass plantings, and pollinator gardens. Good siting and appropriate moisture help maintain its best form through the season.
Benefits
Provides groundcover, texture, erosion control, and seasonal landscape interest.
Features
Groundcover perennial; purple flowers mid-spring; matures about 0.25 - 0.5 ft tall and 1 - 2 ft wide
| Ajuga 'Black Scallop' | |
| Bugleweed | |
| Part Sun to Shade; Average moisture; Moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Non-Native | |
| Yes | |
| Europe, western Asia, and North Africa; these cultivars are selections of Ajuga reptans | |
| Yes |
| 4 - 10 | |
| Full Sun, Part Shade | |
| 0 - 1 ft | |
| 1 - 1 ft |
| Yes | |
| Blue | |
| Butterflies | |
| Border Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Ground Cover | |
| Spreading | |
| Spring |