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Ajuga reptans

'Catlin's Giant'


Catlin's Giant Bugleweed; Catlin's Giant Carpet Bugleweed




Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Ajuga
Species
reptans
Cultivar
'Catlin's Giant'
Category
Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
5
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-34 - (-9)
Temperature (°F)
-30 - 15
Height
7 - 23 cm
Spread
30 - 60 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
Landscape
Ground cover and container planting.
Cultivation
Well-drianed soils in full to partial-shade. Prefers moist humusy soils.
Shape
Dense, rapidly spreading and mat-forming.
Growth
Fast
Pests
Crown rot.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
15 cm long.
Flower Description
Whorls of tiny flowers that bloom in mid to late spring on spikes.
Colour Description
The flowers are blue. Leaves are a purplish-green colour.
Texture Description
The leaves are shiny.
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