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Carpet Bugleweed

Ajuga reptans

Bugleweed, Carpetweed, Carpenter's Herb, Ajuga

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.

Origins: Europe

Maintenance

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

An eye-catching shade groundcover, with flowering purple foliage.

Min. Height: 6

Max Height: 8 inches

Min. Width: 2

Max Width: 4 feet

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