Ajuga
Uses:
- Borders
- Groundcovers
- Edging
Features:
- Foliage Interest
- Shade Loving
- Beautiful Flowers
Sunlight:
- Full Shade to Partial Shade
- 0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight
Growing Zones:
- 3-10
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Ajuga, also known as bugleweed, are low-growing perennials grown for their colorful, ground-hugging foliage and spikes of blue, purple, or white flowers in spring. They thrive in shady to partially sunny locations and are perfect for use as a ground cover, in rock gardens, or between stepping stones, where they can quickly fill in spaces and suppress weeds.
About Ajuga
Genus
Species
Family
Ajuga
Several species, including Ajuga reptans, Ajuga genevensis, Ajuga pyramidalis, etc.
Lamiaceae
Common Names:
Bugleweed, Carpet Bugle, Common Bugle
Native To:
Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa
Plant Type:
Perennials
Foliage Type:
Evergreen
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
3–10
Flower Color:
Blue, purple, pink, white
Flower Bloom Time:
Late spring to early summer
Growth Habit:
Low-growing, mat-forming ground cover; spreads via stolons
Attracts:
Pollinators, especially bees and butterflies
Tolerates:
Shade, drought, foot traffic (when used as ground cover)
Resists:
Deer, rabbits