Carpet Bugle
Ajuga Reptans
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
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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