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Carpet Bugle

Ajuga Reptans

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Overview

Carpet Bugle (Ajuga reptans) is a robust, evergreen ground cover reaching around 6 inches in height and spreading up to 28 inches. It boasts glossy, oval leaves and spring spikes of vibrant blue flowers. Ideal in zones 3-9, it thrives in partial shade to full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Offering low maintenance and excellent weed suppression, it's perfect for borders and underplanting trees and shrubs.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 6–9Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — Carpet Bugle (Ajuga reptans) is a robust; ideal in zones 3-9, it thrives in partial shade to full sun and prefers moist

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Mature height
0.5–0.75 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Climate
Temperate

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Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — preferring partial to full shade but can tolerate morning sun
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — Carpet Bugle offers both soil erosion control and low pedestrian traffic tolerance
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — ground cover / perennial for deep shade or half or shade
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — its evergreen presence and minimal upkeep provide year-round interest
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — Ajuga creates a lush carpet of glossy
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — Ideal in zones 3-9, it thrives in partial shade to full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil; ground cover / perennial for
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — oval leaves that can range in color from deep green to bronze and even purple
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — seamlessly blending with other shade-loving perennials
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — making Ajuga reptans an excellent addition to their garden palette
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — Carpet Bugle (Ajuga reptans) is a robust
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — evergreen ground cover reaching around 6 inches in height and spreading up to 28 inches; with a spread of up to 12 inches
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