About
Ajuga reptans f. albiflora is an evergreen perennial that spreads through stolons. It reaches a height of 15 cm, creating a dense mat of dark green, oval leaves. In late spring and early summer, it produces upright spikes adorned with white 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
- North-facing, East-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
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, 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