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Bronze Bugleweed

Ajuga Reptans 'Bronze'

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Overview

The Ajuga reptans 'Bronze', commonly known as Bronze Bugleweed, is a perennial groundcover known for its alluring, bronze-tinted foliage. Thriving in USDA zones 3-9, it spans approximately 6-9 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inches, creating a dense mat. This shade-tolerant plant produces striking blue flowers in spring, adding color contrast to any landscape. Ideal for underplanting and erosion control, it requires minimal maintenance and tolerates a range of soil conditions.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 3–9Type Ground cover, Perennial
Bronze Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Bronze') — is a perennial groundcover known for its alluring
Bronze Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Bronze') — This shade-tolerant plant produces striking blue flowers in spring, adding color contrast to any landscapeBronze Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Bronze') — commonly known as Bronze BugleweedBronze Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Bronze') — it spans approximately 6-9 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inchesBronze Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Bronze') — Thriving in USDA zones 3-9Bronze Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Bronze') — Ideal for underplanting and erosion control

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
0.5–0.75 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae

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Bronze Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Bronze') — is a perennial groundcover known for its alluring
Bronze Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Bronze') — This shade-tolerant plant produces striking blue flowers in spring, adding color contrast to any landscape
Bronze Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Bronze') — commonly known as Bronze Bugleweed
Bronze Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Bronze') — it spans approximately 6-9 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inches
Bronze Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Bronze') — Thriving in USDA zones 3-9
Bronze Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Bronze') — Ideal for underplanting and erosion control
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