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Ajuga reptans Atropurpurea

Botanical Name
Ajuga reptans Atropurpurea
Common Names
Bugleweed, Blue Bugle,
Compact, dense mat forming groundcover with glossy purple/bronze foliage. Spreads by runners and sprouts a sea of squat blue flower stems in Spring. Good bee attractor and great for running along the front of garden borders. Best in semi-shade, will scorch in full sun.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Ajuga reptans Atropurpurea Bugleweed, Blue Bugle,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Dense, Mat Forming, Running, Spreading

Description:
Compact, dense mat forming groundcover with glossy purple/bronze foliage. Spreads by runners and sprouts a sea of squat blue flower stems in Spring. Good bee attractor and great for running along the front of garden borders. Best in semi-shade, will scorch in full sun.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained