Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Ajuga

Species:

Ajuga shikotanensis

USDA Symbol:

5399

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Native Range

Japan, Kuril Is.

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Light aids germination; sow seeds on surface or barely cover.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI