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    Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea'

    Also Known As

    • Bronze Ajuga

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 18"-60"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea' plant details

    Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with bronze, green and purple foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen bronze, green and purple
    Mature size: 18 IN - 60 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Broadleaf, usually evergreen groundcover. Purple flowers in spring above bronze, purple, and green leaves. Ideal for small areas. Awards: Award of Garden Merit. Recommended by: the United States National Arboretum.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    Gardening facts about Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea' plant

    How to Grow Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • green
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty'

    aka Ajuga reptans 'Bronze', Bronze Beauty Bugle Weed, Bronze Bugleweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty' flower by photogirl7.1
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    Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'

    aka Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Lace', Bugleweed, Burgundy Glow Bugle Weed

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2"-8"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' flower, foliage, form by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Ajuga reptans

    aka Bugle Weed

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-10"

    Width: 12"-120"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Ajuga reptans flower by AnnaKika
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    Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'

    aka Catlin's Giant Bugleweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 36"-120"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' form by Fantastic Plants
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    Ajuga reptans 'Mahogany'

    aka Mahogany Bugle Weed

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2"-8"

    Width: 12"-48"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Ajuga reptans 'Mahogany' foliage by Forest & Kim Starr
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