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Earlier today I went out to cut back the two types of Ajuga (Braunherz and Chocolate Chips) growing close to one another and was so cross to find slugs, thirteen of the blighters, and 3 snails lurking within.

I therefore dispute the following:

Ajuga (also known as Bugleweed) is generally not a preferred hiding place for slugs, and in fact, it can act as a deterrent. Its dense, thick foliage makes it less appealing to slugs, and its aromatic qualities can also help to repel them.

Here’s why Ajuga is not a good hiding place for slugs:

Dense Foliage:
Ajuga’s dense growth provides less space for slugs to move around and hide comfortably.

Aromatic Qualities:
Some varieties of Ajuga have aromatic leaves that can be off-putting to slugs.

All I can say is that they are now moving around comfortably in the brown garden waste bin!

Has anyone one else on GoY found this?

1 Jun, 2025
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Meadowland

Shirley I was pulling up some Ajuga yesterday but no slugs were lurking. As you say the foliage is dense and isn't easy to remove.There were plenty of aphids on the surrounding plants and even one solitary ladybird doing its job!

2 Jun, 2025

Cottagekare..

I’ll be deadheading my ajuga shortly! I’ll let you know. But surely dense foliage makes a good hiding place for slugs. They hunker down among the lower stems of my Hostas, and that’s pretty dense! I should have thought that anywhere dark was a good place for them. ?

2 Jun, 2025

Sheilabub

I will go and have a close look at my Ajuga - thanks for the tip Shirley! I do use a lot of gravel with my planting, so maybe that helps to keep them away.

My problem this year is the gangs of snails eating my Petunias - that hasn't happened before :(

2 Jun, 2025

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