About
Ajuga reptans 'Blueberry Muffin' is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that reaches a height of approximately 15 cm. It features green, spoon-shaped foliage, with new leaves displaying a bronze tint. In late spring and early summer, it produces spikes of lavender-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, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- 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, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in a moist but well drained soil in part sun to full shade. Will tolerate almost any soil as long it is moist and rich in humus. Will scorch in full sun. Excellent for ground cover and will spread quickly so has the potential to become a nuisance
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in late Autumn or early Spring every two years
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews