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Ajuga reptans 'Golden Glow'

Also Known As

  • Golden Glow Bugleweed

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Ajuga reptans 'Golden Glow' plant details

Ajuga reptans 'Golden Glow' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green, pink, 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 'Golden Glow'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ajuga reptans 'Golden Glow'

USDA Zones: 5a - 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 reptans ‘Golden Glow’ has gold and cream variegated foliage that is flushed with pink in cooler weather. Short blue flower spikes appear in the spring. Bugleweeds are unendingly useful with their variety of evergreen foliage and lovely blue flowers. Use them as attractive groundcovers or tumbling out of containers from full sun to full shade!

Gardening facts about Ajuga reptans 'Golden Glow' plant

How to Grow Ajuga reptans 'Golden Glow'

  • 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
    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-36"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-48"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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