Ajuga reptans
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. This versatile ground cover can also be used in shady wildflower beds.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Bulb
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Bronze, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.