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Ajuga reptans 'Planet Zork'

Also Known As

  • Planet Zork Bugleweed

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-3"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Ajuga reptans 'Planet Zork' plant details

Ajuga reptans 'Planet Zork' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ajuga reptans 'Planet Zork'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ajuga reptans 'Planet Zork'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This compact bugleweed selection comes from Japan where its slow clumping growth habit and upwardly cupped, crinkled, grey-green, deer-resistant leaves with a pink overlay are highly prized.

Gardening facts about Ajuga reptans 'Planet Zork' plant

How to Grow Ajuga reptans 'Planet Zork'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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