About
Ajuga reptans 'Braunherz' is a low-growing evergreen perennial that forms a dense mat. Its leaves are glossy, deep purple, and have a spoon or oval shape, deepening in color during the summer months. In late spring and early summer, this variety produces spikes of deep blue flowers that can reach heights of up to 20 cm.
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
- Aspect
- North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- The ideal plant for growing under trees in moist conditions. A partly shaded position with some sun is needed to bring out the purple leaf colour. Although it will grow in shade, foliage will be greener
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division. It is easy to remove rooted plantlets in spring or early autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew can be a problem