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AJUGA reptans 'Catlin's Giant'
Commonly known as Bugle, Carpenter's herb
Large bronze leaves, blue flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowA much larger cultivar
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Pests & DiseasesPowdery mildew.
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Place of originCaucasus, Europe, Iran.
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EvergreenOvate to oblong, spoon-shaped leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Blue
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SpikesSpike-like whorls to 20cm (8in) tall
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Fully hardy
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Height15cm (6in)
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Spread60-90cm (24-36in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialCreeping rhizomatous perennial spreading by stolons
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Cottage gardenTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Tolerates allAny moist soil.
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Sun Requirements
Full shadePartial shadeFoliage will scorch in full sun.
Ajuga reptans - Growing Guide