GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Bugle

Ajuga reptans · Perennial

Hardiness
H7 Very hardy (to below −20°C)
Position
Partial shade
Height × Spread
10–50 cm × 50–100 cm
Soil
moist but well-drained soil
Flowering
May
Toxicity
No specific toxicity is listed by the RHS. This is not a guarantee of safety — check with a vet or the ASPCA before pets or children eat any plant.

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and apply a fungicide if infection is severe.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or organic slug pellets to protect plants.

Vine weevil: Apply a systemic insecticide drench or use nematodes to control larvae.

Root rot: Ensure the soil is well-drained and avoid overwatering, especially in winter.

Leaf scorch: Plant in partial shade or ensure consistent moisture during hot spells.

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