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Ajuga reptans (Carpet bugleweed, Common bugleweed)

Ajuga reptans Photo/Illustration: Michelle Gervais

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Ajuga reptans ah-JEW-gah REP-tanz Common Name: Carpet bugleweed, Common bugleweed Genus: Ajuga
This fast spreader has dark green leaves with deep blue flowers spring to summer.
 Noteworthy characteristics: It may spread into and proliferate in lawn.
 Care: Provide part shade or full sun and average moisture.
 Propagation: Separate rooted stems or root cuttings in early summer.
 Problems: Southern blight is common, other fungal rots are possible.
Height Less than 6 in.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Spreads
Growth Pace Invasive/Aggressive Grower;Moderate Grower
Light Part Shade Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Spring; Late Summer; Spring; Summer
Flower Color Blue Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders
Style , Cottage Garden, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type ,Perennials

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