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Ajuga reptans 'Jungle Beauty'

Also Known As

  • Bugleweed

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-10"
  • W: 18"-48"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Ajuga reptans 'Jungle Beauty' plant details

Ajuga reptans 'Jungle Beauty' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with burgundy and green foliage. In spring and summer blue 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 'Jungle Beauty'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 18 IN - 48 IN - wide, 3 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ajuga reptans 'Jungle Beauty'

USDA Zones: 4a - 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

A creeping, evergreen, perennial ground cover. Large, broadly spoon-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves edged in maroon. Attractive, tightly packed, spikes of deep blue flowers are produced from Spring to Autumn. One of, if not the largest and most floriferous Ajugas.

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Ajuga reptans 'Jungle Beauty' plant

How to Grow Ajuga reptans 'Jungle Beauty'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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