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Bronze Beauty Ajuga
Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty'
Pronunciation: a-JU-gah REP-tanz
SKU #00189
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moderately moist.
SIZE:
Forms a dense mat 2 to 5 in. tall, spreading 12 in. wide or more.
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| Description | An excellent spreading groundcover featuring deep blue flower spikes and attractive contrasting bronze-tinged, green foliage. Forms a dense, carpet-like mat, even in shady areas! Tuck into rock walls or gardens, between stepping stones, or between shrubs in borders. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Design Ideas | Outstanding groundcover for shaded high profile locations where plants are viewed up close. Thrives under tree and shrub canopies along edges of shaded orders. Super for defining flagstone paths. Ideal for foliage contrast in containers, baskets and troughs. |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Bronze |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Painted Fern (Athyrium); Sweet Flag (Acorus); Hosta (Hosta); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, moist, well-drained soils. Best foliage color in sunnier exposures. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer in late summer. Space 1 ft. apart as groundcover. |
| Lore | This garden perennial falls into the mint family along with many other herbs. Ajuga is known as bugle weed and the more ground hugging species are referred to as carpet bugles. The genus was assigned by Linnaeus from the Latin for "not Yoked" which refers to a certain part of the flower. There are over 50 different species; the A. reptans species name is a Latin reference to "creeping", due to its low, spreading growth habit. Ajuga was an ancient medicinal and used as a wound coagulant, which led to its lesser known common name, "carpenter's herb". |
Details
| Description | An excellent spreading groundcover featuring deep blue flower spikes and attractive contrasting bronze-tinged, green foliage. Forms a dense, carpet-like mat, even in shady areas! Tuck into rock walls or gardens, between stepping stones, or between shrubs in borders. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
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| Design Ideas | Outstanding groundcover for shaded high profile locations where plants are viewed up close. Thrives under tree and shrub canopies along edges of shaded orders. Super for defining flagstone paths. Ideal for foliage contrast in containers, baskets and troughs. |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Bronze |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Painted Fern (Athyrium); Sweet Flag (Acorus); Hosta (Hosta); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, moist, well-drained soils. Best foliage color in sunnier exposures. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer in late summer. Space 1 ft. apart as groundcover. |
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History
| Lore | This garden perennial falls into the mint family along with many other herbs. Ajuga is known as bugle weed and the more ground hugging species are referred to as carpet bugles. The genus was assigned by Linnaeus from the Latin for "not Yoked" which refers to a certain part of the flower. There are over 50 different species; the A. reptans species name is a Latin reference to "creeping", due to its low, spreading growth habit. Ajuga was an ancient medicinal and used as a wound coagulant, which led to its lesser known common name, "carpenter's herb". |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Bronze Beauty Ajuga produce flowers?
Spring to early summer
Is Bronze Beauty Ajuga evergreen or deciduous?
Bronze Beauty Ajuga is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Bronze Beauty Ajuga?
Bronze Beauty Ajuga is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Bronze Beauty Ajuga resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Black Walnut Tolerant
How fast does Bronze Beauty Ajuga grow?
Bronze Beauty Ajuga has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Bronze Beauty Ajuga in my landscape?
Bronze Beauty Ajuga is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging.
How can I use Bronze Beauty Ajuga in my garden design?
Outstanding groundcover for shaded high profile locations where plants are viewed up close. Thrives under tree and shrub canopies along edges of shaded orders. Super for defining flagstone paths. Ideal for foliage contrast in containers, baskets and troughs.
What color are Bronze Beauty Ajuga flowers?
Bronze Beauty Ajuga produces Blue flowers.
What color is the foliage of Bronze Beauty Ajuga?
Bronze Beauty Ajuga has Bronze foliage.
What plants grow well with Bronze Beauty Ajuga?
Good companion plants for Bronze Beauty Ajuga include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Painted Fern (Athyrium); Sweet Flag (Acorus); Hosta (Hosta); Astilbe (Astilbe).
How do I care for Bronze Beauty Ajuga?
Thrives in organically rich, moist, well-drained soils. Best foliage color in sunnier exposures. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer in late summer. Space 1 ft. apart as groundcover.
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