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Ajuga pyramidalis Metallica Crispa

Pyramidal Bugleweed (Bugleweed)

An erect, slow-spreading plant, with a compact to clump-forming habit. Leaves are purplish-brown with a metallic, dark green-burgundy shimmer.

  • »  AKA Ajuga cristata, or Ajuga 'Mini Crisp Red'
  • »  Deeply pleated, glossy foliage of dark green and burgundy
  • »  Royal-blue spikes of flowers
  • »  Slower growing than other cultivars of ajugas
  • »  Compact plant, good for rock gardens and for edging
  • »  Semi-evergreen foliage
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

9cm Potted
$8.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:5-10 cm
  • Spread:25-30 cm
  • Bloom Color: Blue
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Juglan Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Spring
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Clumping
• Trailing
Foliage Color
• Burgundy
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ajuga pyramidalis 'Metallica Crispa'

Slow to medium spreading, ground cover growing best in a fairly moist soil. Dense foliage is good for choking out weeds. Will grow in partial to full shade, and with adequate moisture will tolerate some sun. To rejuvenate plant growth, mow (on a high setting) after blooming. Divide every two to three years to prevent centre dieback.