Ajuga australis prostrate ‘Aussie Bugle’

Ajuga australis prostrate 'Aussie Bugle'

Aussie Bugle is a great groundcover perennial for those difficult shady positions. It has an easy going nature and dense matting habit, and has spikes of mauve flowers in summer. The foliage is deep green tinged with purple. Suits most soil types, is frost tolerant and takes dry periods once established.

Family : Lamiaceae

Cultivar Name: Aussie Bugle

Plant Type : Ground cover, Clumping perennial

Width : 0.5

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading, Variegated

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Ajuga australis 'prostrate'

Common Name : Australian Bugle

Height : 0.3

Flower Color : Mauve

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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