Ajuga reptans |
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Bugle Flower, Carpet Bugle |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Englishcottage, Japanese, Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showyflower
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Bedding, Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Raisedplanter, Walkways, Withrocks
Special Uses
Massplanting, Lawnsubstitute, Smallspaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Plant shrubs and trees in groupings according to similarity of water requirements; then water each "hydrozone" according to its needs.
