Ajuga reptans - 'Atropurpurea' (Bugle)
Ajuga reptans description: This ground hugging evergreen plant makes ideal ground cover, forming a carpet of glossy purple foliage, producing small spikes of dark blue flowers early summer. Ideal as edging plant or ground cover under shrubs / trees.
Ajuga reptans cultivation notes: Ajuga requires little maintenance spreading naturally into a low growing dense weed suppressing matt. Flourishing on most soils it is hardy, growing in full sun or under partial shade - a good low input all-rounder for under planting / shady groundcover.
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Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade.
Plant Weaknesses: Invasive/spreading root growth.
Common Missspellings: Adjuga, Ajewga, Aduga, Adjuga, Ajuger, Adjuger, Adewga
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