Ajuga Reptans

 

 

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Ajuga or "Bugleweed"

An excellent ground cover, ajuga spreads by stolons in or on top of the soil, creating dense mats of attractive foliage that suppress weeds; very vigorous and sometimes invasive.  The foliage, growing in shades of green, deep purple, bronze, or creamy white mottled dark pink, is topped by whorled flowers.  Ajuga grows equally well in sun or shade.  It should be divided in spring or fall. 

 

Where Acquired:  Already in garden

Planted Out:  Ajuga was already present in the Island Beds, predominantly in Island Bed 1.  Moved some along East end of Island Bed 2 in April 1998, and then moved some more along North and South edges of Island Bed 2 in Fall 1998.   Also have some planted as ground cover in Entry Bed. 

2000 Details:  Began Blooming beginning of April 2000.

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