Bugleweed, Ajuga
Ajuga reptans
Perennials
Bugleweed - otherwise known as ajuga - is a low-growing, shade-tolerant groundcover with quilted leaves. While not the main attraction, its flower spikes are an appealing feature in the Spring.
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Ajuga reptans Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Ajuga reptans |
| Common Name: | bugleweed ajuga |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | perennials, groundcover, beds & borders |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | spreading |
| Height: | 4 - 6 inches |
| Spread: | 10 - 12 inches |
| Foliage: | shiny, dark green leaves that turn metallic in cold weather can be variegated forms a dense mat from short stolons when happy medium-textured foliage |
| Flower: | flowers are not the primary ornamental value flowers in blue, purple, or white spikes |
| Bloom Period: | Spring |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | partial shade morning sun to shade in Texas |
| Water: | high water requirement |
| Soil: | moist, fertile soil with low pH |
| Heat Tolerance: | medium heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 4 - 8 |
| Native Range: | Central Europe |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | rapid growth rate mow or trim old flower spikes annually needs good air flow propagation by division or stem cuttings |
| Pests & Pathology: | susceptible to crown rot |
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