PERENNIAL
ajuga reptans
A good carpeting wildflower, with dark evergreen foliage and early flowering to support bees early in the season. Sow either March-May or August-September. Start seeds off indoors; sow thinly on seed compost in trays covering with a thin layer of compost (germination can be erratic). Water from the base and keep moist (do not water seeds and do not over water). Prick out seedlings when large enough to handle and pot-up. Harden off when there is no risk of frost. When planting out protect young plants from slugs and snails.
