Ajuga genevensis Growing Guide

Quick Ajuga genevensis Growing and Care Guide

• Scientific name: Ajuga genevensis
• Common Name: Blue bugle
• Growing Zone (USA): 3 to 10
• Life Cycle/Type: Perennial

Plant Details

• Plant Height (Inches): 6 to 10
• Plant Spread (Inches): 10 to 12
• Time of Bloom: Late spring, Early summer
• Color of Bloom: Blue
• Leaf Foliage Detail: Green, Purple, Variegated
• Growth Form: Spreading / horizontal

Ideal Growing Conditions

• Best Light Conditions: Shady to full sunlight
• Rate of Growth: Average pace
• Suitable Soil Types: Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained
• Moisture: Dry to Moist (Medium Moisture is likely gives best results)

Caring Conditions

• Level of Maintenance:
• Propagation:
• How to Prune:
• Pests: Usually pest free
• Diseases: Usually pest free

Further Information

• Can Attact: Birds
• Tolerant of: Cold, deer
• Best used in: Border, Container, In the control of erosion, Ground cover, Rock garden, Woodland garden
• Miscellaneous : Attractive foliage, Non-native to North America, Naturalizing, Attractive flowers / blooms
• Genus Detail: Ajuga
• Further Reading: Here and Here