Ground Pine (Ajuga chamaepitys)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Ajuga chamaepitys is a ANNUAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Very local in sandy and chalky arable fields and in open habitats in chalky grassland in southeastern England. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)