Scientific name: Ajuga reptans
Synonym: Ajuga repens
Family: LAMIACEAE
Common names: “carpet bugleweed” “bugle” “carpenter’s herb” “middle compound”
Plant Type: Perennial groundcover, evergreen in Victoria
Conditions:
Zone: 3-9
Light: Full sun – full shade
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Humus rich soil
Moisture: Well drained with even moisture
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 6″ W spreads to 2-3′
Leaf and Stem shape: Wide mat of dark green obovate leaves
Flower: Erect spikes of dark blue flowers in late spring and early summer
Pruning: N/a
Maintenance: Low
Landscape use: Erosion control, container, mixed flower bed, good with bulbs
Propagate: By division and stolons
Pests & Disease: None, but will get root rot in wet
Comments: Weedy aggressive spreader, but nice
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