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Ajuga chamaepitys

Also Known As

  • Ground Pine

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 6a-9a

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Ajuga chamaepitys plant details

Ajuga chamaepitys is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ajuga chamaepitys

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ajuga chamaepitys

USDA Zones: 6a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very cool little Ajuga nothing like what is sold as groundcover. Fuzzy mats of dissected leaves,it has large unusually shaped yellow flowers produced all season. It's short lived or annual but may seed itself in a trough or you can take cuttings. You do not want to miss this furry leaved yellow flowered gem.

Gardening facts about Ajuga chamaepitys plant

How to Grow Ajuga chamaepitys

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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