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Carpet Bugle

Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin'

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Overview

Carpet bugle 'Blueberry Muffin' (Ajuga reptans) is a hardy perennial groundcover, favored for its dense, rapidly spreading habit and vibrant foliage. Reaching 3-6 inches in height with a spread of up to 28 inches, this variety boasts deep blue bloom spikes in late spring. Its attractive, textured leaves transition from burgundy in spring to a deep green. Ideal for shady spots, it requires minimal maintenance and is drought-tolerant once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 6–9Type Ground cover, Perennial
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — Ideal for shady spots, it requires minimal maintenance and is drought-tolerant once established
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — provided there is good drainage; 'Blueberry Muffin' presents a dense mat of glossy, image 61Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — commonly known as Carpet Bugle; ground cover / perennial for full or half, image 76Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — 'Blueberry Muffin' presents a dense mat of glossy; blue flowers in the garden, image 79Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — making it an excellent choice for busy gardeners seeking a hassle-free planting; carpet bugle 'Blueberry, image 86Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — Reaching 3-6 inches in height with a spread of up to 28 inches; for optimal vigor and spread, planting, image 49Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — the plant is topped with upright spikes of vibrant blue flowers, image 58+91

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Mature height
0.5–0.75 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae

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Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — Ideal for shady spots, it requires minimal maintenance and is drought-tolerant once established
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — provided there is good drainage; 'Blueberry Muffin' presents a dense mat of glossy, image 61
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — commonly known as Carpet Bugle; ground cover / perennial for full or half, image 76
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — 'Blueberry Muffin' presents a dense mat of glossy; blue flowers in the garden, image 79
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — making it an excellent choice for busy gardeners seeking a hassle-free planting; carpet bugle 'Blueberry, image 86
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — Reaching 3-6 inches in height with a spread of up to 28 inches; for optimal vigor and spread, planting, image 49
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — the plant is topped with upright spikes of vibrant blue flowers, image 58
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — Carpet bugle 'Blueberry Muffin' (Ajuga reptans) is a hardy perennial groundcover; this variety boasts, image 93
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — ground cover / perennial with blue blooms; standing roughly 4 to 6 inches tall, image 68
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — low-growing perennial that adds a burst of color to any landscape design
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — Reaching 3-6 inches in height with a spread of up to 28 inches; for optimal vigor and spread, planting, image 95
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — low-growing perennial that adds a burst of color to any landscape design; commonly known as Carpet Bugle, image 54
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — this variety boasts deep blue bloom spikes in late spring; rapidly spreading habit and vibrant foliage, image 96
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — standing roughly 4 to 6 inches tall; this plant's ability to suppress weeds and its evergreen leaves in, image 59
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — Reaching 3-6 inches in height with a spread of up to 28 inches
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — Ideal for shady spots, it requires minimal maintenance and is drought-tolerant once established; it is low, image 52
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — Its attractive, textured leaves transition from burgundy in spring to a deep green; this vigorous cultivar thrives in
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — provided there is good drainage
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — standing roughly 4 to 6 inches tall; this plant's ability to suppress weeds and its evergreen leaves in, image 82
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — 'Blueberry Muffin' presents a dense mat of glossy; blue flowers in the garden, image 56
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — this variety boasts deep blue bloom spikes in late spring; rapidly spreading habit and vibrant foliage, image 50
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — This plant's ability to suppress weeds and its evergreen leaves in milder climates ensure year-round interest
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — This plant's ability to suppress weeds and its evergreen leaves in milder climates ensure year-round, image 65
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — making Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin' a valuable addition to any client's garden; ground cover / perennial with blue blooms
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