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Carpet Bugleweed

Striking variegated foliage complements vibrant blue, hummingbird-attracting flower spikes. Beautiful in rock gardens, at garden's edge or planted with hostas or other perennials. Vigorous plants are an excellent ground cover beneath trees or shrubs.

Companion Plants

Balloon Flower

Feather Reed Grass

Shasta Daisy

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Carpet Bugleweed

  • Botanical name

    Ajuga reptans

  • Variety

    Burgundy Glow

  • 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

  • Bloom Time

    Spring

  • Maintenance

    Shear back lightly after bloom

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Beth D.'s collection