Ajuga Species, Blue Bugle, Carpet Bugle, Common Bugleweed
Ajugareptans

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ajuga (a-JOO-guh)
Species: reptans (REP-tanz)

Category

Groundcovers
Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Dark Blue

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored