Ajuga reptans

Name: Ajuga reptans
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 12739f
Price: 20.12 NZD
Availability: InStock

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Ajuga reptans, commonly known as Bugleweed, Common Bugle, or Carpet Bugle, forms a spreading mound of dark green leaves which often take on bronze and purple tones, particularly during cooler periods. Showy spikes of blue flowers rise above the foliage from spring through summer as it grows to 20 cm tall and 80 cm wide. Ajuga reptans is commonly used as a groundcover, included in borders, or used to transform a shady area.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Groundcover Plants
Height:	20 cm
Spread:	80 cm
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Carpet Bugle, Ajuga Common Bugle, Ajuga reptans Bugleweed, Ajuga reptans Plant, Bugleweed Plant, Carpet Bugle Ajuga, Ajuga Ajuga reptans, Carpet Bugle Plant, Ajuga Bugleweed Ground Cover

Carpet Bugle

The Carpet Bugle, scientifically known as Ajuga reptans, is an herbaceous perennial grown for both its impressive foliage and flowers. It forms a spreading mound of dark green leaves which often take on bronze and purple tones, particularly during cooler periods. The leaves serve as a lovely backdrop to the large and showy spikes of blue flowers which rise above the foliage from spring through summer. It typically grows to 20 cm tall and 80 cm wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site that does not dry out. It is frost hardy and will tolerate coastal environments and reasonable levels of shade. The Carpet Bugle is commonly used as a groundcover, included in borders, or used to transform a shady area.