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Ajuga reptans - Bugle
er en 5-40 cm høj, flerårig urt med rosetstillede blade, der findes i løvskov. Frøene bliver spredt af myrer. Planten gror på fugtig og næringsrig bund i lyse løvskove og på enge overalt i Danmark.
Bugle - Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea'
The flowers are favoured by bees. Light: Full shade or semi shade. Known Hazards: The plant is said to be a narcotic hallucinogen that is known to have caused fatalities.
It is in flower from May to July, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, lepidoptera, self.
Plants for early pollinators
Ajuga reptans is a spreading, ground-cover plant that makes a great source of nectar for pollinators in spring and early summer. It's particularly popular with bees and butterflies. Buy three small plants, such as Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea', to fill a corner at the front of your patch.