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Carpet Bugleweed

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.

Companion Plants

Coral Bells

False Spirea

Hosta

Plant Details

  • 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

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

  • Grace G.'s collection
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