| Family | LAMIACEAE |
| Genus species | Ajuga japonica Miq. |
| Synonyms | Ajuga grossiserrata Franch. & Sav. |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Altitude | 400-1200m |
| Description | stem leaves long petiolate, broadly triangular-ovate, 2-5cm, obtuse, incised-dentate, sparsely pubescent, flowers 1-3 in axils of upper leaves, corolla tubular, 2-3cm long |
| Size | 15-25cm |
| Color | pale purple |
| Bloom | spring |
| Ca | |
| Type | tuft |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, medium moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Asia-Temperate
Eastern Asia (Japan) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | LAMIACEAE
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