Botanical Name: Ajuga reptans 'Purpurea'
Common Name: Bronze carpet bugle
Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape small, mounding, rosette pattern, nearly prostrate, spreads by runners to produce mat-like form
Height 4-10"
Spread 12-24"
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor prefers partial sun, tolerates full sun near coast
Soil prefers a moist, well-drained loam
Hardiness hardy (zones 1-24); best in cool climates
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate spatulate in rosettes, obovate/oval, undulate/ crinkled margins 2-4" long, dark purplish-green
Flowers tiny, blue, short spikes (3-6") February through May
Fruit inconspicuous, tiny nutlets
 
Propagation:
division
 
Usage:
ground cover; foliage color for partial sun areas, formal patterns in borders, tropical landscapes; not for large scale ground cover
 
Landscape Care:
Watering regular, tolerates heavy watering; not drought tolerant
Fertilizing balanced, twice annually
Pruning mow back to 3" if needed, cut back rhizomes
Pests/Diseases snails/slugs, root knot nematodes, powdery mildew
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Europe
Family: Labiatae

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