Flower colour
Flower style:
Foliage colour
Foliage colour
Foliage style:
Sun
Partial shade
Shade
Well drained
Moist well drained
Moist
Aquatic
Bog/marginal
Hardiness
Zone
0
Plant size:
20cm
90cm
Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'
Bugle 'Catlin's Giant'
Scientific family:
LamiaceaeType:
Ground coverLifecycle:
EvergreenGarden style:
Cottage/informal, tropical/jungle, town/courtyard or woodlandPosition:
ContainersSoil:
Clay, loam, sand, chalk or siltpH:
Acid, alkaline or neutralAspect:
North, east or westExposure:
Exposed or shelteredGrowth rate:
FastShape:
Mat formingMaintenance:
Little or no maintenanceTime to maturity:
2-5 yearsAwards:
AGM
Description:
Ajuga 'Catlin's Giant' has larger than average leaves and is taller than typical Ajuga. The foliage is evergreen purple-bronze making an excellent ground cover. Spikes of blue flowers are produced from late spring to mid summer. Ajuga is especially useful in shady positions under trees, but can also used in containers.
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Sow Plant out Flower Harvest
by Andrea B
Last updated 09 Feb 2012