Carpet Bugleweed

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Carpet Bugleweed

Ajuga reptans
Ajuga reptans
Bugleweed, Carpetweed, Carpenter’s Herb, Ajuga
Europe
6

8 inches
2

4 feet
  • Full Shade
  • Part Sun/Shade
  • Low
  • Evergreen
  • Flowering

About This Plant

Full (or at least partial) shade. Evergreen, with spikes of blue flowers in summer. A dense, fast-spreading purple groundcover spreading by runners, bugleweed can be used as an informal shade groundcover in between larger perennials. (it rarely grows taller than 6 inches.) Frequent companion plants include purple heart, airplane plant, and society garlic.

Maintenance

Ajuga is virtually maintenance-free once established, although it may require supplemental water in sun.

Features

Plant Type:
Groundcover
Size:
6-8" H, 2-4' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Shade, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Wildlife:
Butterflies, Pollinators
Flower Color:
Purple
Bloom Time:
May, June
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No

This plant goes well with

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