Lamiaceae FAMILY
Ajuga forrestii
Ajuga forrestii
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Cultivation Details
HabitPerennial
Growth—
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[1].
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in situ or in containers in a greenhouse for planting out later. Cite as: Temperate Plants Database, Ken Fern. temperate.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <temperate.theferns.info/plant/Ajuga+forrestii>
Pollinators
Insects
References
- [1]The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. — Huxley. A. · MacMillan Press · 1992 · ISBN 0-333-47494-5 ↩︎Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
- [2]Flora of China — Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. · 1994 · http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ ↩︎An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.