About
Ajuga reptans 'Arctic Fox' is a low-growing evergreen perennial, reaching up to 15 cm tall. It spreads through rooting stems (stolons), creating a dense ground cover of spoon-shaped leaves that exhibit a mix of vibrant green, grey-green, and white variegation. In late spring and early summer, upright spikes emerge, adorned with medium 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
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in any moist soil, best in full or partial shade but tolerant of part day sun if soil remains moist
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division, separating rooted stems
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews