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Ajuga Reptans (Carpet Bugle)

Ajuga Reptans (Carpet Bugle)

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Ajuga Reptans, commonly known as Carpet Bugle, is a vigorous low-growing groundcover prized for its dense mat-forming habit, attractive foliage, and vibrant flower spikes. Its glossy green to bronze-purple leaves spread quickly to create a lush carpet, making it ideal for borders, underplanting, shaded garden beds, and erosion control. In spring, upright spikes of blue-violet flowers rise above the foliage, creating a colourful display that attracts pollinators.

Easy to grow and low-maintenance, Ajuga Reptans thrives in a range of soil conditions and performs particularly well in partially shaded areas where many other groundcovers struggle. Its ability to rapidly fill spaces makes it an excellent choice for suppressing weeds and creating attractive year-round coverage. With its colourful foliage and reliable flowering performance, Carpet Bugle is a valuable addition to both formal and naturalistic gardens.

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Mature height

10–20 cm tall

Mature width

Spreading to 60–100 cm or more

Spacing

20–30 cm apart

Evergreen/Deciduous

Evergreen

Foliage

Green to bronze-purple foliage with blue-violet flowers

Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest

Spring to Early Summer

Sun tolerance

Partial Shade to Full Shade (tolerates Full Sun in cooler climates)

Maintenance

Low

Root System

Shallow, spreading stoloniferous root system