About
Ajuga reptans 'Evening Glow' is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that establishes a dense mat. Its foliage features glossy, spoon-shaped leaves with a rich purple-bronze hue. In late spring to early summer, upright spikes emerge, adorned with vibrant 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, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-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, Wildlife gardens, Patio and container plants
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
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in late Autumn or early Spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews