Bugleweed
Common name
Bugleweed
Botanical name
Ajuga reptans
Variety
Gaiety
Zone
USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
Light
Part sun
Height
6-8" (15-20 cm)
Habit
Low-growing
Feed
Use all-purpose
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
Purple
Bloom Time
Spring
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms
About
Beautiful flower spikes complement rich burgundy foliage and attract hummingbirds. Vigorous, spreading plants make superb ground cover for difficult situations, such as dry shade beneath trees or on slopes. Attractive in rock gardens or at garden's edge.
