Ajuga spp. White

Common Name:
Bugleweed

Description:
Ajuga spp. ‘White’ is a low-growing evergreen ground cover valued for its dense foliage and elegant spikes of soft white flowers that appear throughout spring and into early summer. Forming a lush spreading mat, this hardy plant is ideal for filling spaces beneath trees, softening garden edges, and suppressing weeds in shaded or partly shaded areas. The attractive foliage creates year-round interest, while the upright flower spikes provide contrast and attract bees and beneficial pollinators to the garden. Well suited to Melbourne’s climate, White Ajuga thrives in moist, well-drained soil and tolerates cooler conditions exceptionally well. Its compact habit and low-maintenance nature make it a reliable choice for cottage gardens, woodland settings, borders, and decorative pots.

Form:

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 10–20 cm
• Width: 60 cm – 1 m spread

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Evergreen foliage
• Herbaceous
• Perennial
• Suitable for Borders
• Suitable for Pots
• Weed suppressing ground cover

Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:

• Hosta
• Heuchera
• Ferns
• Liriope
• Clivia
• Hellebores
• Viola
• Brunnera