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Ajuga australis

Species
  • Icon of herbaceous form Herbaceous
Family Lamiaceae
Synonyms Ajuga diemenica, Ajuga tridentata, Ajuga virgata
Common names Australian Bugle

Climatic Suitability
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Ajuga australis: whole plant
Credit: Reiner Richter
Ajuga australis: close up of flowers
Credit: Mansfield's Propagation Nursery Sales Account
Ajuga australis: close up of leaves
Credit: Reiner Richter
Ajuga australis: close up of flowers
Credit: Reiner Richter
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Form

Height in cultivation 0.1 – 0.6 m
Spread in cultivation 0.1 – 3 m
Origin Native
Flower colour Purple
Flower period spring, summer
Leaf colour Green
Leaf loss Evergreen

Site

Urban space type Garden
Use border, erosion control, feature, ground cover, playground friendly
Soil texture clay, loam, sand
Soil pH acidic, alkaline, neutral
Planting & Maintenance Well drained soil
Water use Moderate

Performance

Shade tolerance Full shade Full sun Part shade
Tolerance Moderate drought
Moderate frost
High coastal
Soil Salinity Moderate
Growth rate Fast
Biodiversity Bird Insect Pollinator
Risk - Flammability Low
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Climate Suitability

Climate suitability

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