Ajuga, European Bugleweed, Upright Bugleweed 'Metallica Crispa'

This Ajuga has fantastic texture and sheen. In my zone 5 garden it has been a slow grower, until established (2-3 years) then seems to s...Read Morepread a little more reasonably, but no where near invasively. Mine gets full sun from noon or 1pm until sundown.

This one is high on my list of favorite Ajugas, though, at times, it can be a bit moody. Having some in several areas assures having back...Read Moreup, and it does spread well. Blooms in May in my garden.

Lovely groundcover. Slow grower for me. Unless I plant it underneath a very large plant, it won't survive the heat. Not easily found i...Read Moren my area, I try to get a couple of 4" pots when I'm lucky to find it. The foliage is shiny and feels very leathery.

This plant does very well, or maybe too well, in my zone 5 area. It grows very rapidly however it does allow some grasses to grow up thr...Read Moreough it. Some would call it invasive. I guess depending on where you want it, but you do have to control it.