Common name
Carpet Bugleweed
Botanical name
Ajuga reptans
Variety
Mahogany
Zone
USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light
Part sun
Height
3-6" (8-15 cm)
Habit
Spreading
Feed
Use all-purpose
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
Black
Bloom Time
Spring-summer
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms
Rich mahogany-colored leaves form a dense, attractive carpet accented by bright flowers in spring. Foliage turns darker and more robust in winter. A lovely ground cover.