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. |