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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') — For optimal vigor and spread, planting should be done on centers 12 to 15 inches apart; low-growing, image 87
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — Come spring through early summer; its attractive, textured leaves transition from burgundy in spring to a deep green

Photograph: Reinhold Möller Ermell, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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