Groundcover & Vines – Clumping – Bugleweed

Bugleweed 

Botanical name: ajuga reptans 

Beginner friendly?: moderate

Average size at maturity: 2-6 inches in height with a spread of 6 inches – 3 ft 

Bloom time: spring, summer 

Hardy zone: zones 4-10 

Flower color: blue, purple, pink, white 

Foliage color: green, pink, purple, gray, brown 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 2-3 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: prune as needed to maintain desired shape, size, and density 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring, summer, or fall months

Landscape use: groundcover, container plant, borders, edging, shade garden 

Special features: deer resistant, heat tolerant, shade tolerant, disease resistant 

Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: ferns, hostas, liriope, astilbe, creeping thyme 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: yes