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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:50 PM
Ajuga 'Purple Torch'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Tiny lavender-pink flowers appear in spring in torch-like flower spikes that rise from the rosette centers well above the foliage to 12" tall.  Beautiful foliage in rich greens, burgundy or colorful variegations, makes this plant an excellent groundcover or edger.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, humusy soils with good drainage, but tolerates moderately dry ones. Will grow in full shade,but best performance is in sunny locations (at least 3-4 hours of sun per day). Provide good air circulation in hot and humid areas where crown rot is a problem. Divide when clumps become overcrowded.

    Flower Color

    Lavender pink

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    6-9 in.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    8-15 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-9

    Soil Moisture

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    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Ground cover

    Bloom Time

    May to June

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

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