Botanical Name: Common Names:
Ajuga reptans Burgundy Lace Bugle, Bugleweed, Blue Bugle, Carpetweed, ,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Dense, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Forms a dense groundcove of multi-coloured foliage in shades of green, red and margins of cream. In spring, a carpet of pretty upright deep blue flower spikes add to this plants charm. Great to use as a groundcover, in borders or in shallow bowls. Grows approx 15cm tall and spread to 1m.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Powdery Mildew
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Lamiaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Cream, Green, Red, Variegated
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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