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Ajuga pyramidalis |
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Upright Bugleweed |
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More upright growth habit than the spreading
A. reptans. |
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6-9 inches |
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Flowers usually
violet-blue, sometimes red, white or purple,
lower whorls of spike distant, the upper ones
close. The flowers are quite nice in the spring. |
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Early to
late spring |
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Leaves basal, entire or repandate, the basal and stem leaves
oblong-elliptic or obovate, narrowed to a margined
petiole, rounded at apex, the upper and floral ones
elliptic or ovate, sessile, shiny green, square stems. |
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Crown rot is the major
problem of bugleweed, especially in thick
plantings. |
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Good groundcover in the
shade where grass will not grow. Also does well
in the sun. Tolerates poor soil. Division can be
done any time during the year as long as the
soil is workable. |
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- 'Metallica Crispa' - crisp, bronzish purple
leaves with a metallic sheen. The leaves are tinted
red in the autumn. The flowers are deep blue.
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