Carpet Bugleweed

Beautiful flower spikes complement rich, burgundy foliage and attract hummingbirds. Vigorous, spreading plants are superb ground cover for difficult situations, such as dry shade beneath trees or on slopes. Attractive in rock gardens or at garden's edge.

Companion Plants

Balloon Flower

Feather Reed Grass

Shasta Daisy

Plant Details

Common name

Carpet Bugleweed
Botanical name

Ajuga reptans
Variety

Bronze Beauty
Zone

USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

6" (15 cm)
Habit

Ground cover
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Purple, Green
Bloom Time

Spring
Maintenance

Shear back lightly after bloom

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Ivan T.'s collection

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