Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is less active, but do not let the soil become completely dry.
Also known as European Ground Pine · Ground-Pine Bugle · Yellow Bugle
Ground-pine (Ajuga chamaepitys) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial herb with bright green, often hairy leaves and small, yellow, labiate flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates light shade. Protect from intense afternoon sun in very hot climates.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained, sandy to loamy
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures. Can tolerate cooler conditions in winter, but protect from frost.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season only.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is less active, but do not let the soil become completely dry.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or leggy stems at any time of year.
Heavy pruning is generally not required, as the plant naturally forms a low, spreading mat.
Propagate from stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Root cuttings in moist, well-draining soil or a sand/perlite mix. Alternatively, sow seeds in autumn or early spring in a cool environment.
Division of established clumps is also effective in spring.
Repot young plants annually or as needed in spring, typically when roots begin to fill the pot. Mature plants generally prefer to be slightly pot-bound and may only need repotting every 2-3 years.
Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Ground-Pine (Ajuga chamaepitys)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Ajuga |
| Species | Ajuga chamaepitys |
Similar in genus Ajuga
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