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Ajuga reptans 'Pink Silver'

Also Known As

  • Pink Silver Bugleweed

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Ajuga reptans 'Pink Silver' plant details

Ajuga reptans 'Pink Silver' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue, green and pink foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ajuga reptans 'Pink Silver'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and pink
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ajuga reptans 'Pink Silver'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Introduced by Bluebird Nursery of Nebraska, 'Pink Silver' was selected for its vigor and the fancy metallic sheen of its leaves--silvery, flushed with pink; groundcover with spikes of purple flowers in spring. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Ajuga reptans 'Pink Silver' plant

How to Grow Ajuga reptans 'Pink Silver'

  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade

Features

  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Foliage Color

    • pink
    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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