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Ajuga Seeds
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Ajuga (Ajuga Reptans) - Low-growing Ajuga thrives in partial shade and moist soil with good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. In areas where the winter is not too severe, it stays evergreen, making it an excellent ground cover or addition to containers needing year-round appeal.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Surface sow seed and press into soil
SOWING RATE
1 - 2 seeds per cell or approximately 200 seeds covers 40 square feet
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination occurs
SPACING
6 - 9 inches
Ajuga (Ajuga Reptans) - Low-growing Ajuga thrives in partial shade and moist soil with good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. In areas where the winter is not too severe, it stays evergreen, making it an excellent ground cover plant or addition to containers needing year-round appeal. Spring flower spikes and interesting foliage provide color and texture to the shade garden. Ajuga looks great in rock gardens, as a border plant, in mass plantings, and it is great for preventing erosion.
Common Questions
What are these plants used for?
These are wonderful for ground cover, between stepping stones, in wall crevices, banks, slopes, under trees and shrubs and in containers.
Do I need to prune back my spent blooms?
You can mow back after flowering to clean up your area.
Will deer eat my plants?
No, deer and rabbits tend to avoid ajuga.
Does ajuga attract any pollinators to the garden?
Butterflies, bees and hummingbirds are all drawn to the ajuga flowers.
What are some common companion plants used with ajuga plants?
Heuchera, violas, forget me nots, astilbe and hosta are all commonly used with ajuga.
