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    Ajuga reptans 'Moonlight'

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"
    • W: 16"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Ajuga reptans 'Moonlight' plant details

    Ajuga reptans 'Moonlight' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall and 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 'Moonlight'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 16 IN wide, 4 IN tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall and spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ajuga reptans 'Moonlight'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 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

    An evergreen, perennial ground cover. Bears short, whorled spikes of broadly lipped, soft blue, tubular flowers in Spring and Autumn. Moonlight can be grown in Full Sun as long as the soil does not dry out, but some shade is recommended. Makes a great edging for paths or under planted beneath flowering shrubs.

    By: Zephs

    Gardening facts about Ajuga reptans 'Moonlight' plant

    How to Grow Ajuga reptans 'Moonlight'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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