Ajuga reptans
Botanical Name
Ajuga reptans
Hardiness
Zones 4 to 8
Height
6 to 9 inches
Width
24 to 36 inches
Flowers
Spring: violet-blue, red, white, purple
Light
Sun to shade (excessive sun may scorch leaves)
Soil
Well-drained
Planting and Care
Divide anytime, can move into grassy areas, allow good air circulation to reduce risk of rot
Problems
Crown rot, fungal leaf spot, fungal root rot, southern blight
Varieties to Consider
'Burgundy Glow' - red tinged leaves with a silvery sheen, cream and pink margins
'Chocolate Chip' - elongated purplish-burgundy foliage, blue flowers;
'Chocolate Chip' - elongated purplish-burgundy foliage, blue flowers;