BUGLE

Ajuga reptans


TYPE OF PLANT: [HOVERFLY & BUTTERFLY NECTAR PLANT]


Habitat: Sun/partial shade. Rockeries and as a substitute for turf. Good by the edge of a pond.

Habit: Height 10-20 cm. Plants need to be in large patches to attract butterflies.

Flower Colour: Blue flowers in May-June.

Planting Time: Any time. Plants should be 20-25 cm apart. Spreads by runners.

Nectar Plant for: Butterflies.


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