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 Notes: |
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