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dark purple bugle

Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Ajuga
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

'Atropurpurea' is a vigorous perennial forming a dense mat of deep bronze-purple, ovate leaves and short erect spikes to 15cm tall, of deep blue flowers in late spring and early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

The ideal plant for growing under trees in moist conditions. A partly shaded position with some sun is needed to bring out the purple leaf colour. Although it will grow in shade, foliage will be greener

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by division. It is easy to remove rooted plantlets in spring or early autumn

Pests

Usually trouble free

Diseases

Powdery mildew can be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

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