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Ajuga reptans

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Bugle Flower, Carpet Bugle

 
Plant photo of: Olea europaea
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom, JJ Neilso

 

Description

This colorful ground cover will grow in shade or sun with slightly moist soil. It is an evergreen with purplish rosettes that spread quickly on purplish stems. Blue bloom spikes cover these plants in April and May, and are 6"-8" when blooming. Thisversatile ground cover can also be used in shady wildflower beds.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Groundcover, Bulb

 

Height Range

03under

 

Flower Color

Blue, Anycolor

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Darkgreen, Bronze

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

To reduce soil moisture loss, apply 3-to-4 inches of organic mulch around plants - - but away from the trunk.