Ajuga Reptans
Ajuga Reptans is an evergreen flowering perennial groundcover that offers greenery year-round. The plant has shoots of purple blooms in early Spring, making it versatile and perfect for maintaining beauty in small areas.
They are known as bugle, common bugle, carpenter’s herb, bugle herb, bugleweed, carpetweed, and St. Lawrence plant; this is a hardy member of the mint family.
Ajuga Reptans Kills Weeds
They are a perennial. While the origin of ajuga is unclear, reptans means creeping, indicating how easily this low-lying plant spreads. The result is an attractive, dense ground cover ideal for filling empty spaces, choking out weeds, and enticing pollinators.
Aesthetics Of Ajuga Reptans
They are popular, so there are numerous varieties. As a result, there is a range of possibilities for this plant. Generally, you can expect round green leaves that spring to life in a plush, evergreen carpet. The leaves typically reach a height of two inches to three inches.
In addition, the plant sends up striking spikes of flowers in mid to late spring. Traditionally blue, these flowering stems are filled with tiny blooms. They typically stand four to six inches in height but can rise higher.
Many plants draw attention with the colors of their flowers. The bugle is an exception. Knowledgeable gardeners appreciate this plant for the extensive palette of hues that its foliage offers. In addition to the luxuriant carpet of gorgeous dark greens that the standard coloration offers, you can find varieties that provide leaves in lighter greens, deep reds, bronze purples, and chocolate browns. Nearly black and variegated versions also exist.
What about flowers? Blue is the most common color of flowers, and you’ll find everything from pale blue to bright blue. However, you’ll also discover other colors, including whites, pinks, and purples.
Using Ajuga Reptans Has Many Attributes
Ajuga Reptans are flowering perennials with numerous uses. They’re luxuriant groundcovers that resist deer and rabbits and grow well under trees, along pathways, and among rocks. Their rich beauty, diverse textures, and ability to draw pollinators make them a winning addition to any space.
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Bloom Season
Summer
Bloom/Foliage Color
Purple
Height at Maturity
Under 12"
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