Professional Growing Information I have tried several ajugas and this excels in vigor, toughness, strong color retained throughout all seasons and spreads vigorously as desired.
Mahogany Bugleweed Ajuga reptans
Exposure
- Sun or Shade
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Flower Season
- Fall
Mature Size
Height
3" - 6"
Spread
12" - 18"
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Details
Features
Deep, rich mahogany leaves and blue flowers in spring; tolerates deep shade and bad conditions
Award WinnerFall InterestHeat TolerantDrought TolerantCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:3 - 6 InchesSpacing:12 - 18 InchesSpread:12 - 18 InchesFlower Colors:BlueFlower Shade:Blue-TrueFoliage Colors:PurpleFoliage Shade:Black/PurpleHabit:SpreadingContainer Role:SpillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Sun or ShadeMaintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:This robust and hardy Ajuga looks great in the landscape, beds and containers
Maintenance Notes:Fast growing plants spread by underground stems to create a great groundcover. Divide clumps when plantings get over crowded. Remove spent flowers, shears or even mowing on a high setting can quickly take care of the old flowers.
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3 Reviews
51413211Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.-
Marina McShane, Oregon, United States, 11 years ago
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this is spreading and the color is beautiful
Russell Studebaker, Michigan, United States, 11 years ago
4 Awards
Award Year Award Plant Trial 2006 Arboretum Approved Dallas Arboretum 2006 Arboretum Approved Dallas Arboretum 2006 Arboretum Approved Dallas Arboretum 2006 Arboretum Approved Dallas Arboretum -
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