Bugle. Attractive crinkled and curled metallic green-purple leaves, forming tight cushions. Pyramidal, spike-like blue flowers. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers April to August. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Ajuga pyramidalis ‘Metallica Crispa’
Attractive crinkled and curled metallic green-purple leaves, forming tight cushions. Pyramidal, spike-like blue flowers.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Ajuga |
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Species | pyramidalis |
Varietry | 'Metallica Crispa' |
Common Name | Bugle |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Labiatae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Cushion-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, purple |
Flowers From | April, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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