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Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 5 - 20 cm (2 - 8 in)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' (carpet bugle) bears showy, greyish blue and fragrant blooms during mid-spring to early summer. This herbaceous perennial is mat forming and has greyish green foliage that is showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' tolerates compacted soil, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions Depending upon your local conditions, Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' (carpet bugle) may be invasive.