Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' (Catlin's Giant Bugleweed; Catlin's Giant Carpet Bugleweed)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Ajuga |
| Species | reptans |
| Cultivar | 'Catlin's Giant' |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -34 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 15 |
| Height | 7 - 23 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 60 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Dense, rapidly spreading and mat-forming. |
| Landscape | Ground cover and container planting. |
| Cultivation | Well-drianed soils in full to partial-shade. Prefers moist humusy soils. |
| 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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