Ajuga reptans 'Mahogany' ('Available Summer 2027')
Bugleweed
Image courtesy of Darwin Perennials
- Bright blue flowers bloom late spring into summer
- Dark burgundy to black foliage
- Excellent groundcover
Border or Bed
Container
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grows best in part to full shade, however; can also be planted in sun. Tolerates even the poorest soil qualities as long as it is well drained.
Height: 4-6 in
Spread: 10-12 in
Spacing: 12-14 in
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Mass Planting
- Edging
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Ground Cover
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Ajuga
Common Name: Bugleweed
Popular groundcover due to its fast growth habit and ease of care. Low growing, rosette foliage creates a dense mat. Blue-purple flowers in the spring. Often used under trees, to cover large areas to suppress weeds, or as erosion control on slopes.