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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 6–9Climate Temperate
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — Carpet Bugle (Ajuga reptans) is a robust

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height
0.5–0.75 Ft.

Classification

Climate
Temperate

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Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — blue flowers in the garden
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
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
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) — Offering low maintenance and excellent weed suppression; scientifically known as Ajuga reptans
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — It boasts glossy, oval leaves and spring spikes of vibrant blue flowers; it grows best in moist, well-draining soils with a pH
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — scientifically known as Ajuga reptans; its evergreen presence and minimal upkeep provide year-round interest
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — is a versatile and vigorous ground cover; it boasts glossy, oval leaves and spring spikes of vibrant blue flowers
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — it's perfect for borders and underplanting trees and shrubs; from late spring to early summer
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — prized for its attractive foliage and dense mat-forming habit; a member of the Lamiaceae family
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — a member of the Lamiaceae family; preferring partial to full shade but can tolerate morning sun