Burgundy Glow Ajuga
Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'
SKU
0059
Excellent spreading groundcover featuring colorful burgundy tinged pale green and cream variegated foliage. Spikes of rich deep blue violet iridescent flowers rise over summer. Forms a dense, carpet-like mat to fill in between larger perennials. Covers ground under aging shrubs with exposed legs. Neatens the front of the border. Unique foliage coloration makes a powerful addition to mixed containers. Herbaceous perennial. Thrives in either full sun or shade in hot climates. Moderate growing 2 to 5 in. tall, spreading indefinitely.
?
There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden . Learn More
4 - 10 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
No Retailers found within 50 miles of your zipcode
| Botanical Pronunciation | a-JU-gah REP-tanz |
|---|---|
| Lore | This garden perennial falls into the mint family along with all the useful herbs. It is known as bugle weed and the more ground hugging species were the 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, this one named A. reptans, from the Latin for creeping, which describes its growth habit. Ajuga was an ancient medicinal and used as a wound coagulant, which led to it's lesser known common name, "carpenter's herb". |
| Average Size at Maturity | Forms a dense mat 2 to 4 in. tall, spreading 12 in. wide or more. |
| Bloom Time | Spring to Early Summer |
| Design Ideas | This ground hugging colorful groundcover has long been the solution for difficult dappled shade under canopies of large shade trees. Unusual foliage color and towers of blue flowers are best appreciated up close in the front of borders or in foundation planting at often traveled points. Flat habit and resilient nature is well suited for filling in gaps between individual flagstones and concrete steppers. Same application can be used in sheltered rock gardens or around landscape boulders and outcroppings. Good color relief for Asian garden settings. Easy to grow in containers and troughs. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Naturalizes Well, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Key Feature | Flowering Groundcover |
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.
Write Your Own Review
