Ajuga — 14 species
Botanical species in the genus Ajuga recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Ajuga australis
Ajuga australis
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Ajuga australis has a wide range, spreading from the temperate zone of Tasmania north to the tropical regions of Queensland. It is likely to be found at mainly in the montane zone in the north of its range. The plant is tolerant of at least moderate frosts.
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Ajuga campylantha
Ajuga campylantha
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Ajuga campylantha is found at higher elevations in the subtropical region of southwest China. It is likely to be able to tolerate at least some frost. Plants in this genus usually prefer a humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Ajuga chamaepitys
Ajuga chamaepitys
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Thrives in a poor dry soil in full sun. Prefers a humus-rich moisture-retentive soil. Plants are usually annual, but are sometimes short-lived perennials.
Full cultivation guide →Ajuga ciliata
Ajuga ciliata
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Ajuga ciliata is found at low to moderate elevations in central China. Japan and Korea. Judging by its native range, it is likely to be hardy at least down to zone 6 in the temperate zone.
Full cultivation guide →Ajuga decumbens
Ajuga decumbens
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Ajuga decumbens is found at elevations from 400 - 2,300 metres in central and southern China, experiencing warm temperate to tropical climates. Prefers a humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Ajuga forrestii
Ajuga forrestii
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Ajuga forrestii is found at higher elevations in the mainly subtropical region of southwest China and Nepal. At this height the plant will often experience several frosts a year. Plants in this genus usually prefer a humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and a sunny position.
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Ajuga integrifolia
Ajuga integrifolia
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Ajuga integrifolia has a wide native range, from northeast Africa, through Arabia, temperate and tropical Asia to New Guinea. It grows in tropical lowland areas (Indonesia) and also at elevations up to 1,600 metres (Philippines), whilst in Nepal it can be found up to 4,000 metres. In Pakistan it is found at elevations up to 2,200 metres and is said to be rather xerophytic.
Full cultivation guide →Ajuga iva
Ajuga iva
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Ajuga iva is a Meditteranean plant, found in drier areas all around the region. Plants in this genus usually prefer a humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Ajuga lupulina
Ajuga lupulina
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Ajuga lupulina is found in mainly subtropical regions, but at moderate to high elevations. It is likely to experience moderate frosts and should succeed outddoors at least in the milder regions of the temperate zone. Plants in this genus usually prefer a humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Ajuga macrosperma
Ajuga macrosperma
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Ajuga macrosperma is found from southern China to the Himalayas and Indo China, growing in mainly tropical areas, but at elevations up to 2,600 metres. It should be able to be grown outdoors, at least in the mildest regions of the temperate zone. Plants in this genus usually prefer a humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Ajuga multiflora
Ajuga multiflora
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Ajuga multiflora has a wide native range, experiencing the long, cold winters of northern China and eastern Siberia as well as the much more clement, warm temperate climate of southeast China. Plants in this genus usually prefer a humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Ajuga nipponensis
Ajuga nipponensis
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Ajuga nipponensis grows in warm temperate to subtropical areas of China, Japan and Korea, just entering tropical regions at moderate elevations in southwest China and Vietnam. Plants in this genus usually prefer a humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Ajuga pantantha
Ajuga pantantha
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Ajuga pantantha is found in the subtropical climate of southwest China, where it grows at elevations from 2,400 - 2,700 metres. It is likely to tolerate at least some frost, and should succeed outdoors at least in the milder regions of the temperate zone. Plants in this genus usually prefer a humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Ajuga reptans
Ajuga reptans
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and partial shade, though it can also succeed in full sun. Does well in marshy soil and in the spring meadow. Grows well in dry shade and is fairly drought tolerant once established, though it shows distress in severe drought.
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