Ajuga tenorii Princess Nadia

Common Name: Princess Nadia Bugleweed

Description: Ajuga tenorii 'Princess Nadia', commonly known as Princess Nadia Bugleweed, is a compact, evergreen perennial prized for its vibrant, tricolored foliage. Emerging in spring, the leaves display a striking combination of cream, purple, and glowing pink edges, maturing to green with creamy margins. In late spring, and often reblooming in late summer, dense spikes of deep blue-purple flowers rise above the foliage, creating a captivating contrast. Unlike some other Ajuga varieties, 'Princess Nadia' has a controlled, cushion-like growth habit, making it less invasive and ideal for small spaces, rock gardens, borders, and containers. It thrives in Melbourne's climate, preferring average, moist, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade, though it can tolerate full sun with adequate moisture. This low-maintenance plant is also deer-resistant and attracts pollinators, adding both beauty and ecological value to gardens. 

Form:

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 15 to 20 cm
• Width: Approximately 30 to 60 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade
• Full Sun (with adequate moisture)

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Reblooms in Late Summer

Flower Colour:

• Deep Blue-Purple

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Deer Resistant
• Low Maintenance
• Evergreen
• Controlled Growth Habit

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Hosta spp.
• Ferns
• Heuchera spp. (Coral Bells)
• Astilbe spp.
• Pulmonaria spp. (Lungwort)