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pyramidal bugle 'Metallica Crispa'

Ajuga pyramidalis 'Metallica Crispa'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Ajuga
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A semi-evergreen low growing, spreading perennial with purple-bronze tinted green crinkled foliage. From mid-spring to mid-summer, it bears spikes of small dark blue flowers.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamChalkSandyClay

pH

Not Currently Available

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Neutral

Alkaline

Acid

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow in most conditions but at its best in moist but free draining soil in partial shade.

Pruning

No pruning required but can trim back if it outgrows space.

Propagation

Propagate by division or softwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to Thrips

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Submerged AquaticPond MarginsBog GardenOutdoorGreenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years