Ajuga
reptans
Bronze Beauty
Carpet Bugle
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Type:
Perennials,Groundcovers
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Height:
Short 3" (Plant 12" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Late Spring to Early Summer
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun to Full Shade
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Zones:
3-9
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Soil Condition:
Normal, Acidic, Clay
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Flower Color / Accent:
Lavender /
Lavender
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Burgundy bronze foliage creates an illuminating backdrop for the blue flowering spikes that appear in spring. Ajuga Bronze Beauty does well in tubs and mixed containers as well as in rock gardens and borders.
Features to Note:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Dry Shade Tolerant
- Groundcovers
- Deer Resistant
- Attracts Butterflies
- Foot Traffic Tolerant
- For a sunny spot
- For a shady spot
General Information:
Ajuga are an extremely hardy groundcover. Mat-forming with lush waxy leaves that when in bloom resemble a colorful carpet spread across the landscape. Will adapt to a wide variety of conditions except extremely wet.
Plant Care:
Spent flowers can be removed by mowing or using a string trimmer if desired. Divide if clumps become overcrowded. To divide, separate rooted stems or take root cuttings in early summer.
