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Family: Lamiaceae
(lay-mee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Ajuga (a-JOO-guh) Species: reptans (REP-tanz)
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Category GroundcoversPerennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage Grown for foliageGood Fall Color Provides Winter Interest Foliage Color Burgundy/MaroonOrange/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 zoneCan be grown as an annual Danger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Dark BlueBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Other details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil 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-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballSeed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seedAllow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |