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