Ajuga pyramidalis ‘Metallica Crispa’
Pyramid bugleweed
Kingdom Plantae Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
Division Magnoliophyta Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Class Magnoliopsida Dicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves
Subclass Asteridae A large class that encompasses asters
Order Lamiales Aromatic herbs and shrubs, including lavender, lilac, olive, jasmine, ash, teak, snapdragon, sesame, psyllium, garden sage, mint, basil, and rosemary
Family Lamiaceae Mint family
Genus Ajuga Bugleweed, ground pine or carpet bugle
Species pyramidalis Pyramid-shaped growth
Cultivar ‘Metallica Crispa’ Named for the metallic sheen of the leaves
About plant names...
Pyramid bugleweed is a cultivated variety, but it naturalizes easily and escapes
gardens, and can be invasive. The wild plant is native to northern Europe. It is used
as a ground cover.
Identification: Plants are only 4-6″ (10-15 cm)
high and ~1′ (30-40 cm) in diameter, with shiny, crinkly purple-green foliage. Flowers are blue-violet.
Online References:
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Ajuga pyramidalis ‘Metallica Crispa’ description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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9/7/2010 · Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston, Massachusetts · ≈ 12 × 8″ (31 × 20 cm)
Range: Zones 3a-9a:
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