Ajuga, Bugle, Bugleweed, Carpet Bugle 'Mahogany'

Ajugareptans

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ajuga (a-JOO-guh)
Species
reptans (REP-tanz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 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
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Bret Harte, California

Riverdale Park, California

Denver, Colorado

Littleton, Colorado

Wyanet, Illinois

Shepherdsville, Kentucky

Walnut Grove, Missouri

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

North Charleston, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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Shepherdsville, KY (Zone 9a) | July 2006 | positive

Very beautiful groundcover! Has stood up to the test of kids and dogs trompling it day in and day out and always looks beautiful. Gets gr...Read More

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

Grows in many soil types. Foliage is blackish-burgundy and very glossy. Can spread up to 36". Prefers shade.

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