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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

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; it is low, image 98
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — This vigorous cultivar thrives in U.S; tolerating a wide range of soil types, image 55
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — Carpet bugle 'Blueberry Muffin' (Ajuga reptans) is a hardy perennial groundcover; this variety boasts, image 70
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — It is low maintenance and resists deer; making it an excellent choice for busy gardeners seeking a, image 62
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — It is low maintenance and resists deer
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — This vigorous cultivar thrives in U.S; tolerating a wide range of soil types, image 78
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — Its attractive, textured leaves transition from burgundy in spring to a deep green; this vigorous, image 51
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — low-growing perennial that adds a burst of color to any landscape design; commonly known as Carpet Bugle
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — making it an excellent choice for busy gardeners seeking a hassle-free planting; carpet bugle 'Blueberry Muffin'
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — commonly known as Carpet Bugle
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — making it an excellent choice for busy gardeners seeking a hassle-free planting; carpet bugle 'Blueberry, image 63
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — Carpet bugle 'Blueberry Muffin' (Ajuga reptans) is a hardy perennial groundcover; this variety boasts deep blue bloom
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — commonly known as Carpet Bugle; ground cover / perennial for full or half, image 53
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — blue flowers in the garden; ideal for shady spots, it requires minimal maintenance and is, image 90
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — rapidly spreading habit and vibrant foliage; come spring through early summer, image 94
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — Its attractive, textured leaves transition from burgundy in spring to a deep green; this vigorous, image 97
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — It is low maintenance and resists deer; making it an excellent choice for busy gardeners seeking a, image 85
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — For optimal vigor and spread, planting should be done on centers 12 to 15 inches apart; low-growing, image 64
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — blue flowers in the garden; ideal for shady spots, it requires minimal maintenance and is, image 67
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — ground cover / perennial for full or half; making Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin' a valuable addition to any client's garden
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — blue flowers in the garden
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — 'Blueberry Muffin' presents a dense mat of glossy
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — low-growing perennial that adds a burst of color to any landscape design; commonly known as Carpet Bugle, image 77
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — provided there is good drainage; 'Blueberry Muffin' presents a dense mat of glossy
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