Ajuga, Bugle, Bugleweed, Gold Leaf Carpet Bugleweed 'Golden Glow'

Ajugareptans

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ajuga (a-JOO-guh)
Species
reptans (REP-tanz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Calistoga, California

Winter Haven, Florida

Machesney Park, Illinois

Indianapolis, Indiana

Otis, Massachusetts

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Madison, Mississippi

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Raleigh, North Carolina

, Nova Scotia

Cleveland, Ohio

Sherwood, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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J
Sherwood, OR | May 2011 | positive

This performs well as a spreading groundcover. Unlike the dark ajuga though, it looks pretty bad in the coldest winter months yet rebound...Read More

B
Northern California, CA (Zone 9a) | June 2008 | positive

Excellent foliage plant, easy to grow in part shade. Adds brightness to a shady area.

B
Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) | March 2008 | positive

I have this placed on the southeast/east side of my house so far...and it has multiplied rapidly into a lovely groundcover! It has small...Read More

G
(Zone 5a) | June 2006 | negative

The foliage seems nice, but has been impossible for me to grow. I have had several plants and all died no matter how much or little care...Read More

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