Ajuga, Bugle, Bugleweed, Carpet Bugle 'Bronze Beauty'

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
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
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)
24-36 in. (60-90 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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
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
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
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Mobile, Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama

Conway, Arkansas

Paradise, California

Oldsmar, Florida

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Arlington, Massachusetts

Sandwich, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Eastpointe, Michigan

Hibbing, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Mccomb, Mississippi

Maryland Heights, Missouri

Munsonville, New Hampshire

Morganville, New Jersey

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cicero, New York

Clinton Corners, New York

Ithaca, New York

Lancaster, New York

Fargo, North Dakota

Bucyrus, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio

Warren, Ohio

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Watsontown, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

Greenville, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Thompsons Station, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Bryan, Texas

Coppell, Texas

Palestine, Texas

Ogden, Utah

Radford, Virginia

Springfield, Virginia

Cathan, Washington

John Sam Lake, Washington

Kalama, Washington

North Marysville, Washington

Priest Point, Washington

Shaker Church, Washington

Stimson Crossing, Washington

Weallup Lake, Washington

Falling Waters, West Virginia

Portage, Wisconsin

Watertown, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

9
positives
5
neutrals
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Bryan, TX | August 2020 | neutral

This is my second time to try this plant. The first time I planted it, it died in one week. Very confused about its moisture needs. ...Read More

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Lancaster, NY | December 2018 | positive

I planted this in the parkway/hellstrip between the street and the sidewalk because I dislike mowing the narrow strip. It has formed a ni...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | July 2011 | neutral

Not one of my favorite Ajugas, but it does form a nice living mulch when in an area that it is happy with. Otherwise it does not do so we...Read More

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Paradise, CA (Zone 9a) | June 2011 | positive

Ajuga makes a very nice groundcover. It quickly forms a dense mat and the rizomes can be easily guided to travel in the direction you wan...Read More

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Ogden, UT (Zone 5b) | June 2011 | positive

My plant is one year old now. Last year it looked stressed and I didn't like the location of it so I was going to move it. However, this ...Read More

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Arlington, MA | August 2010 | negative

EXTREMELY aggressive, to the point of chocking out other plants near it. I would NEVER use it again, I have spent countless hours digging...Read More

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Montgomery, AL | April 2010 | positive

This year a friend of mine discovered 3 of her plants have white blooms. This is the most common burgundy variety, not variegated leaves,...Read More

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Radford, VA (Zone 7a) | August 2009 | positive

I've fallen in love with this little plant that I at first hated. It didn't work well in my terrarium (poor lighting). If memory serves...Read More

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Hibbing, MN (Zone 3a) | August 2008 | neutral

Got this beautiful ground cover at a local nursery a week or so ago... Planted it in a nice shady area and looks like the babies are alre...Read More

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Watertown, WI (Zone 5a) | May 2008 | positive

This is a pretty, carefree ground cover that enjoys a prominent spot in my garden. It forms a nice dense mat of foliage that most weeds w...Read More

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Conway, SC (Zone 8b) | September 2007 | neutral

Although this plant can be quite attractive, it is not advisable to place it in a "dedicated" flower bed -- it can become very invasive a...Read More

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Pittsburgh, PA | September 2007 | positive

New to gardening last spring (2006) I planted Ajuga in a 100 ft. long area between the street and my sidewalk along the side of my house....Read More

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Jeffersonville, IN (Zone 6a) | October 2006 | positive

Loves dense clay soil! The longer I have it, the more I love it. It's so easy and low-maintenance. It fills in its area with crinkly bron...Read More

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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | October 2004 | positive

I have this cultivar mixed with the burgundy cultivar in my back garden. I've found it to be a (welcomed) aggressive little addition as ...Read More

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Jeffersonville, IN (Zone 6a) | August 2003 | neutral

This little groundcover will quickly spread into the lawn, so a wide edging is recommended. The hummingbirds love the pretty blue flowers...Read More

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