Landscape Notes: Atropurpurea Bugleweed, Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea',is an excellent ground cover for moist, shady areas. Flowering is excellent,and foliage texture adds interest. Plant several in places where you could use some filler but have difficulty establishing plantings. Place a few around shrubs and trees, dry slopes or anywhere you could use a vigorous, ornamental touch. Ajuga Atropurpurea is also great for preventing erosion. Your Atropurpurea Ajuga is a superior ground cover. In fact, it’s one of the most popular ground covers available with its striking mounds of leaves dappled in shades of green, pink and cream.
Flower Description: Atropurpurea Bugleweed, Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea' produces tiny blue flowers on 4" to 8" pyramidal spikes that bloom in mid-spring. Atropurpurea Bugleweed, Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea' flower spikes attract butterflies and hummingbirds to its delicate beauty.
Exposure/Culture: Atropurpurea Bugleweed, Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea' should be located in areas of part shade or in areas that receive no more than 4 hours of sunblight daily. Atropurpurea Bugleweed, Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea' prefers well drained loamy or heavy soil, but needs a location where it will receive high moisture.
Other Notes: Atropurpurea Bugleweed, Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea' during the wintertime keeps the show going as it transitions to a rich bronze with burgundy tones. Atropurpurea Ajuga is relatively care free, deer resistant and even a low allergen.
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Genus |
Ajuga |
Species |
reptans |
Container Size |
1 Gallon |
Foliage Color |
Dark Green, Bronze, Purple |
Mature Height |
4 to 6 Inches |
Mature Spread |
Indefinite |
Soil |
Well Drained |
Zones |
4-9 |
Mature Form |
Spreading, Ground Cover |
Growth Rate |
Fast |
Sun Exposure |
Partial Shade |
Flower Color |
Blue |
Fall Color |
Bronze, Purple Leaves |
Bloom Period |
Late Spring through Fall |