Ajuga

Bugle is a native plant growing across the UK, often in dappled shade, but also full sun where some moisture is retained. We grow various forms, which can have larger flowers and foliage, or coloured leaves of purple, through to pinks and cream. They have typical Lamiaceae (mint) family flowers, which are asymmetrical, a reduced upper lip and an enlarged lower.They are a very important nectar source for larger insects, particularly butterflies, bumblebees and bee-flies that are happy to forage in shady locations. Will happily spread, but also suited to growing in pots.