Ajuga reptans 'Midnight Mystery' - P9

Description
The Bugle (Ajuga reptans) is a creeping, winter-green perennial that forms blue, lip-shaped flowers arranged in whorls from April to May. Its shiny, egg-shaped, whole-margined leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually grows to a height of approx. 15 cm and is approx. 25 cm wide. The Bugle is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * winter green * easy to care for * deer resistant

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Bugle are dark green, ovate, glossy, with entire margins.

Frost hardiness
The Bugle has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Creeping.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Water depth
0 - 10 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Bugle sets beautiful accents together with: Brooklime, Shade Sedge, Garden Loosestrife, Bertram's Yarrow.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from September to October.

Flower
Ajuga reptans forms lip-shaped, blue flowers arranged in whorls from April.

Use
Bee pasture, pond edge, ground cover, woodland edge, natural garden