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Ajuga, Bugle, Bugleweed, Carpet Bugle 'Emerald Chip'

Ajugareptans

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ajuga (a-JOO-guh)

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Species

reptans (REP-tanz)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Provides Winter Interest

Textured

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Medium Blue

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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phrostyphish

Tuscaloosa, AL | August 2006 | positive

This stuff THRIVES under my oak trees. You can't kill it - trust me.
It grows in various places throughout my yard, and en masse ...Read More

smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | October 2004 | positive

I have only seen this at one nursery and I'm kicking myself for not buying it while I had the chance. It looks like it's cousin "Chocola...Read More

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