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Ajuga reptans Family: Lamiaceae/Labiatae (mint family) Common Names: carpet bugleweed, common bugleweed Description Carpet bugleweed is a low growing evergreen perennial 6-10 in (15.2-25.4 cm) tall which forms a dense matlike groundcover as it spreads along underground stolons. As is typical of herbaceous plants in the mint family, bugleweed has square stems and opposite or whorled leaves. The basal leaves are dark green and oblong or spoon shaped, 3-5 in (7.6-12.7 cm) long and 1-2 in (2.5-5.1 cm) wide; stem leaves are a little smaller. The flowers (usually blue or purplish) are about 1/2 in (1.3 cm) long and borne in whorls on erect spikes 6-10 in (15.2-25.4 cm) tall. They are typical mint flowers: tubular with two unequal lips. Location Carpet bugleweed is native to Europe, western Asia and Iran. It has escaped cultivation and become naturalized in some parts of the northeastern and northcentral U.S. Culture Carpet bugleweed grows rapidly even in poor, heavy soils. Light: Grow bugleweed in partial shade to full shade. Bugleweed can tolerate morning or late afternoon sun, but the leaves will surely scorch if they are exposed to full midday sun. Moisture: Carpet bugleweed needs moist conditions. It does best in fairly well drained soils with frequent watering. Hardiness: USDA Zones 4 - 9.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #256436 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Hirts: Seed; Perennial

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• Ajuga reptans
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4 - 9.
• Moisture: Carpet bugleweed needs moist conditions. It does best in fairly well drained soils with frequent watering.
• Light: Grow bugleweed in partial shade to full shade. Bugleweed can tolerate morning or late afternoon sun, but the leaves will surely scorch if they are exposed to full midday sun.
• 50 Seeds