About
Ajuga reptans 'Lemon and Lime' is a low-growing perennial that is either evergreen or semi-evergreen. It develops sprawling mats of red stems adorned with oval to spoon-shaped leaves that exhibit a mix of yellow and green. In mid to late spring, it produces upright spikes that bear tubular 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
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Thrives in any moist but well-drained soil in partial shade; will also tolerate full shade. Leaves may scorch in too much sun
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division, separating rooted stems in early summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews