Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Ajuga

Species:

Ajuga spectabilis

USDA Symbol:

5402

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

Korea

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and keep consistently moist.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI