Ajuga reptans 'Variegata'
Bugle 'Variegata'
This is a fast growing ground covering plant but could become invasive if not kept under control, it spreads by putting out runners. The glossy leaves are oval in shape with some varieties being a mid green, but others ranging to a dark green with purple markings. The flowers grow on short spikes.'Variegata' has variegated foliage with grey, green and cream colour. In late Spring and early Summer blue flower spikes appear.
Contributed by @Andreamarie
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Bugle 'Variegata'
Latin name
Ajuga reptans 'Variegata'
type
Herbaceous Perennials
family
Lamiaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.5 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
Ajuga reptans 'Variegata'
This is a fast growing ground covering plant but could become invasive if not kept under control, it spreads by putting out runners. The glossy leaves are oval in shape with some varieties being a mid green, but others ranging to a dark green with purple markings. The flowers grow on short spikes.'Variegata' has variegated foliage with grey, green and cream colour. In late Spring and early Summer blue flower spikes appear.
Planting Outdoors Spring
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
Plant out container grown plants in spring into their flowering site.
Propagation
From Early Spring TO Late Spring
Divide established plants and either discard or replant.
Flowering Season
From Mid Spring TO Late Summer
Flowers grow on short spikes from mid Spring to late Summer