Bugleweed 'Princess Nadia'
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-9
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Height: 6-8 inches
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Spread: 8-12 inches
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Bloom Time: two flushes: mid to late spring
and late summer
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Bloom: showy spikes of tiny, two lipped royal blue flowers
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Light: part shade to full shade; will
tolerate full sun in cool, moist areas; color is best when plant receives 6
hours of sunlight per day
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Soil: average, moist but well-drained
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Moisture: medium, consistent moisture
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Use: groundcover on banks, slopes,
shady areas, and under trees and shrubs; borders and edges; mixed containers
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Care: low maintenance; water to
maintain moisture; may be mowed to remove spent flower stems
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Concerns: generally pest-free; watch for
powdery mildew
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Native to: species native to Europe
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Notes: compact, fast-growing,
semi-evergreen perennial prized for its cushion-like clumps of variegated
foliage with multi-season interest; spreads less aggressively than common
ajugas; tri-colored rosettes of leaves emerge rose-pink to fuchsia and mature
to gray-green with creamy-white margins; thrives and retards weed growth in
areas where grass has difficulty; cold-hardy; flowers attract butterflies; deer
resistant
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Supplier: Klein's Floral & Greenhouse
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G232
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