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Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea'

Red-leaved Ajuga is a evergreen groundcover. The average size is 15 cm. The flower colour is blue. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is May - June.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Westbroekpark, Den Haag

Date taken : 18.06.1999

Common name : Common bugle

Family : Lamiaceae

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© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : perennial
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
habit/form : mat forming
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : tolerates salty wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 10 and 20 cm
width approx : between 20 and 30 cm
quantity per m2 : 7
flower colour : blue
leaf colour : brown
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 3 and 5 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : completely hardy

Of this plant no stock is known unfortunately and therefore it does not occur in the on-line plantshop