ajuga
Ajuga reptans / Ajuga tenorii – Bugleweed
Reptans
A distinctive low growing perennial with beautiful scalloped purple hue leaves. Their purple flowers blend perfectly.
The Ajuga reptans ‘Bronze Beauty’ variety has contrasting bronze tinged leaves,
They are herbaceous plants that grow vigorously and flower in spring from April through May. They spread by stolons (underground runners) and might need to be controlled.
Perennials like Digitalis, Echinacea, Fern, Geranium, Helleborus, Heuchera, Hollyhock, Iris, Monarda, Penstemon, Phlox, Rudbeckia, Salvia, Sedum, and Veronica are good complementary plants.
Height: 3″ – 6″
Width: 18″ – 24″
Watering and soil: Moist well drained soil.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade.
Varieties: Black Scallop, Burgundy Glow, Bronze Beauty.
Image: Black Scallop Bugleweed
Tenorii
This dwarf cultivar has narrow chocolate colored leaves.
Image: Ajuga tenorii ‘Valfredda’ Vienna University Botanical Garden- (27596991224)
See: Perennials
Category: Sun Perennials – Sun Plants – Sunny Plants – Ajuga near me – Bugleweed Mint