About
Ajuga reptans f. albiflora 'Silver Shadow' is a low-growing, spreading perennial that reaches a height of approximately 15 cm. Its leaves are spoon-shaped and feature a mix of cream and green variegation. In late spring and early summer, this plant produces clusters of white flowers on upright spikes.
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
- An ideal ground-cover plant
- 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