About
Ajuga reptans 'Multicolor' is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that reaches a height of approximately 15 cm. It features oval or spoon-shaped leaves that are a blend of bronze-green, accented with cream and deep pink edges. In late spring, this variety produces vibrant deep 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, Poorly-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
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Will tolerate any soil so long as there is some moisture, best in partial shade to prevent foliage scorching, but can also tolerate shade
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division, separating rooted stems
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews