Ajuga reptans 'Purple Brocade'
Also Known As
- Carpet Bugle
- Purple Brocade Bugleweed
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 3"-8"
- W: 36"-72"
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Ajuga reptans 'Purple Brocade' plant details
Ajuga reptans 'Purple Brocade' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with burgundy, green and purple 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ajuga reptans 'Purple Brocade'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen burgundy, green and purple
- Mature size: 36 IN - 72 IN - wide, 3 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ajuga reptans 'Purple Brocade'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Gardening facts about Ajuga reptans 'Purple Brocade' plant
How to Grow Ajuga reptans 'Purple Brocade'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- burgundy
- purple
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-8"
Width: 24"-48"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-10"
Width: 12"-120"
- 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
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-8"
Width: 12"-48"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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