Perennials
Planting Season:
Year-RoundThe Ajuga Reptans is an evergreen, low-growing ground cover with shoots of purple blooms erecting from the center of the plant. Its adaptability makes it a showstopper in shade and partial sun gardens alike. It goes by many other names, such as bugle weed or carpet bugle.
Ajuga, also called bugleweed, Is a low-growing perennial ground cover
Ajuga is a low-growing ground cover perennial and a popular flowering plant that forms a dense carpet around tree trunks and shrubs. Bugleweed features beautiful deep green leaves with blue-toned (sometimes purple or white) flowers, perfect for enhancing your garden’s visual impact.
Ajuga Is An Adaptable Perennial
Regarding growing conditions, Ajuga prefers to grow in cold, damp soil in a partially shaded area. One of the most exciting features of this plant is that it can thrive in a range of growing conditions, making it suitable for growing almost everywhere. On the other hand, these plants will not grow in dry, wet, or spoiled soil.
Since they grow in shaded areas, ajuga will burn sunny gardens. Ajuga can be planted in containers, beds, or borders when grown in ideal conditions. While quite a few types of ajuga are available to grace your gardens, Ajuga Reptans is probably the most popular option, loved by both new and experienced gardeners due to its distinctive features and numerous benefits.
Features of Ajuga Reptans
This plant is one of the most popular flowering plants for several reasons, including Minimal maintenance. Once established, the Ajuga plant is relatively low-maintenance and does not require trimming. However, you must regularly water the plant in spring, summer, and fall until it is established.
Ajuga is a Pollinator-Friendly Perennial Groundcover Plant:
The small clusters of beautiful blue flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators by creating a natural habitat and providing them with food and shelter. Edible Weeds: Another exciting fact about bugleweed is that it is edible and can be added to salads and other dishes.
At TN Nursery, you can buy these plants for sale and transform your unsightly garden areas into attractive carpets of flowers. Plant these in cooler, partially shaded areas, and they will grow ideally.
This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery
Bloom Season
Summer
Bloom/Foliage Color
Purple
Height at Maturity
Under 12"
Care
Water Ajuga regularly to keep the soil moist, but avoid waterlogging. Ensure well-draining soil and mulch around plants to retain moisture and control weeds. Trim back after flowering to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage healthy growth.
Plant Reproduction
Ajuga spreads by stolons, or horizontal stems that creep along the ground
Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.
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Quick Establishment:
Ajuga Reptans establishes rapidly and spreads efficiently, giving you fast results and a full, lush ground cover without a long wait.
Shade Tolerance:
Ideal for those tricky, low-light areas, Ajuga Reptans thrives in shade and partial sun, ensuring your garden looks vibrant even in the more challenging spots.
Vibrant Foliage Year-Round:
With its striking foliage ranging from deep green to rich purple, Ajuga Reptans adds vibrant color and texture throughout the seasons, ensuring your garden remains lively and appealing.
Versatile and Resilient:
Ajuga Reptans adapts to various soil types and conditions, ensuring it will thrive in diverse garden settings and offer enduring beauty and coverage year after year.
Caring Tips
How do I care for my Ajuga?
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Care Tips
Water Ajuga regularly to keep the soil moist, but avoid waterlogging. Ensure well-draining soil and mulch around plants to retain moisture and control weeds. Trim back after flowering to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage healthy growth.
Light Requirements
Ajuga thrives in partial to full shade but can tolerate some sunlight, especially in cooler climates. It prefers dappled light or morning sun and should be shielded from harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch its foliage.
Hardy Planting Zones
3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9
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