Variegated Ajuga Reptans | A Striking and Low-Maintenance Ground Cover Plant

Description

Common name:

Ajuga Variegata

Category:

Groundcovers, Indoor Plants, Water & Aquatic Plants

Family:

Labiatae or Tulsi family

Light:

Sun growing, Semi shade, Shade growing

Water:

Normal, Can tolerate more

Primarily grown for:

Foliage

Flowering season:

Flowers in flushes throughout the year

Foliage color:

Variegated, Green, Red, Pink

Plant Height or length:

Less than 50 cms

Plant Spread or Width:

Less than 50 cms

Plant Form:

Low spreading

Special Character:

• Good for Edges ie very small hedge or border
• Attracts birds
• Attracts bees
• Hanging or weeping growth habit

Generally available in India in quantities of:

Less than a hundred

Plant Description:

A native of Europe and Britain. Leaves 2-3 inches. Plants grow to 20 cm tall. This variety as brighter more colorful pink tinged foliage. It is an exfermely popular ground cover in Europe. Grows very well with us too. Forms a compact pyramidal mound. Blue & fainty purplish flower in spring, early summer.

Growing tips:

Plants are very quick growing. They require well drined soil. Soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Plants can be planted in semi shade as a ground cover. Plant 15 to 20 cms apart to get uniform coverage.
-Increase by division or seed.