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Ajuga reptans

Common Bugleweed (Carpetweed)

Fast-spreading, dense rosettes of new leaves appear where the nodes touch the ground. Suitable for stabilizing slopes, it produces spikes of blue-violet flowers.

  • »  Dense deep green spinach-like glossy foliage
  • »  Spikes of blue-violet flowers
  • »  Evergreen foliage
  • »  Attracts bumblebees
  • »  Good plant for stabilizing soil on slopes
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring
  • »  Flower Size: 5-10 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:10-15 cm
  • Spread:30-40 cm
  • Bloom Color: Blue
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Spring
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Clumping
• Trailing
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
Additional Information about Ajuga reptans

 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ajuga reptans

Slow to medium spreading ground cover that grows best in a fairly moist soil. Dense foliage is good for choking out weeds, however, it can be invasive. Will grow in partial to full shade, and with adequate moisture will tolerate some sun. To rejuvenate plant growth, mow (on a high setting) after blooming. Divide every two to three years to prevent centre dieback.