Ajuga australis – Australian Bugle
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- Ajuga australis – Australian bugle
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- Ajuga australis – Austral Bugle
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- Ajuga australis – Austral Bugle
Australian Bugle is a dense growing ground cover with upright spikes of mauve flowers in summer. It has deep green foliage with a dark tinge. It is a great mat forming plant for those difficult shady sites or under trees and shrubs. Suits most soil types, coastal and inland areas. Once established it will tolerate dry periods and frost. Mulch to deter weeds and to conserve soil moisture.
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Ajuga australis |
| Common Name: | Australian Bugle |
| Plant Type: | Ground cover, Clumping perennial |
| Height: | 0.3 ~ 0.5 metres |
| Width: | 0.5 ~ 3 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Purple, Mauve |
| Flowering Time: | Summer |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool |
| Light: | Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Spreading |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Groundcover, Border plant, Attractive foliage |
| Special Features: | Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Other insects |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that looks right for you, the next step is where to buy it.
Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.
Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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