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    • Photo of Ajuga reptans 'Silver Queen' flower, foliage, form by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Ajuga reptans 'Silver Queen'

    Also Known As

    • Bugleweed

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 18"-36"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Ajuga reptans 'Silver Queen' plant details

    Ajuga reptans 'Silver Queen' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly 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 'Silver Queen'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ajuga reptans 'Silver Queen'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Ajuga ‘Silver Queen’ bugleweed is a small groundcover with round, grayish green leaves with showy white variegation. The foliage turns burgundy in fall. It features subtle spikes of blue flowers.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Zn 3.Green nad yellow leaves. Blue flowers.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Medium-blue flower spikes held 6" above tight, dusty green and white variegated foliage. Best in part shade even along the coast.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Ajuga reptans 'Silver Queen' plant

    How to Grow Ajuga reptans 'Silver Queen'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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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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