Ajuga australis
Austral Bugle
An erect rosette or spreading perennial herb. Very variable throughout its range.
Additional information
- FamilyLamiaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size20-50 cm x 30-50 cm
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesLeaves variable, softly hairy, broader at the end, entire, toothed or lobed, 3-12 cm x 8-35 mm, becoming smaller up the flowering stem.
- Flower colourPurple to blue
- Flowering timeSeptember to February
- FlowersErect spikes of lobed flowers.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsWell drained moist soil in moist forests, tolerating very brief waterlogging. Full sun, dappled or semi shade.
- Garden useSmall ornamental perennial for cottage gardens, rockeries, embankments. Can sucker.
- Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. Widely distributed in Victoria.
- Aboriginal Use Medicine - decoction made from the leaves to treat sores.
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Photographer/s: 1, 3 Russell Best, NatureShare ©; 2 Lorraine Phelan, NatureShare ©
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