About
Ajuga Tropical Toucan ('Trotou') is a low-growing perennial that can be evergreen or semi-evergreen. It develops dense mats composed of glossy leaves that are deeply veined and bright yellow-green in color. In mid to late spring, the plant produces spikes adorned with tubular flowers in a violet-blue hue.
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