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Ajuga- (Bugle)
Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' |
Bugle will thrive almost anywhere- in dry or moist soil and in sun
as well as shade. Plant it as a ground cover or in the crevices between rocks
well away from choicer and more delicate plants. Bugle spreads rapidly and
can be invasive. The flowers which appear from April to August are usually
blue and appear on 6 in. tall spikes. The decorative effect, however, is
often derived from the foliage which forms dense mats. Multicolored and
variegated forms are available.
VARIETIES: Most of
the cultivated forms have been bred from the wild flower
A. reptans.
It
grows about 4-6 in. high and leaf color separates the different varieties-
'Burgundy Glow' (leaves green, pink, and red), 'Atropurpurea'
(leaves reddish purple) and 'Multicolor' (leaves green, mottled bronze
and red). 'Alba' is a white-flowered variety.
A.
pyramidalis
is
quite similar to A. reptans but usually taller. Look for the variety
'Metallica Crispa'.
SITE
& SOIL: Any reasonable garden soil will do - thrives in sun
and partial shade.
PROPAGATION:
Divide clumps in autumn and spring.
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