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Ajuga tenorei 'Valfredda'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Ajuga
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A popular low growing, mat forming evergreen perennial producing dense clumps of ovate, dark green-purple 'chocolate' foliage. Short spikes of blue flowers appear in Spring. Slightly less vigorous and more compact in habit

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist but well drained soil in part sun to full shade. Will tolerate almost any soil as long it is moist and rich in humus. Will scorch in full sun. Excellent for ground cover and will spread quickly, may be considered a nuisance in some areas

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in late Autumn or early Spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerBanks SlopesGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsConservatoryGreenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years