About
Ajuga pyramidalis 'Metallica Crispa' is a low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial that spreads over time. Its green leaves are crinkled and tinted with a purple-bronze hue. From mid-spring through mid-summer, this plant produces spikes adorned with small, dark blue flowers.
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
- Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Clay, Sand, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing, North-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Will grow in most conditions but at its best in moist but free draining soil in partial shade.
- Pruning
- No pruning required but can trim back if it outgrows space.
- Propagation
- Propagate by division or softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free