About
Ajuga incisa 'Bikun' is a clump-forming perennial that grows upright, reaching a height of approximately 30 cm. Its foliage consists of grey-green leaves resembling those of nettles, edged with a narrow cream border. From mid-spring to early summer, this plant produces whorls of tubular flowers in a violet-blue hue.
About the genus
Ajuga primarily consists of spreading, rhizomatous perennials that feature appealing evergreen leaves, with annuals being a rare occurrence. The plants produce whorled, two-lipped flowers that cluster in short spikes.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in any reasonable garden soil in semi-shade. Young shoots may need protecting from slugs
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free