Melinda Myers

Bugleweed

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

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Divide anytime
• Can move into grassy areas
• Allow good air circulation and drainage to reduce risk of rot

Problems

Crown rot, fungal leaf spot, fungal root rot, southern blight

Varieties

• Burgundy Glow - red tinged leaves with a silvery sheen, cream and pink margins
• Chocolate Chip - elongated purplish-burgundy foliage, blue flowers