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Ajuga reptans
Also Known As
- Bugle Weed
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-10"
- W: 12"-120"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Ajuga reptans plant details
Ajuga reptans is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with chocolate and green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ajuga reptans
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen chocolate and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 120 IN - wide, 4 IN - 10 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: easy-to-grow, edging plant, spreading, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ajuga reptans
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
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Gardening facts about Ajuga reptans plant
How to Grow Ajuga reptans
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- chocolate
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Ajuga for your garden
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
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
Scientific Name: Ajuga tenorei 'Valfredda'
aka Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip', Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip', Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda', Chocolate Chip Bugle Weed
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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
aka Mahogany Bugle Weed
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-8"
Width: 12"-48"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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