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Lamiaceae
Bugleweed
Ajuga reptans
Humility and steadfastness.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Ajuga
- Native to
- Europe, Western Asia, North Africa
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- perennial groundcover
- Height
- 0.25-0.5 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade to full shade
- Soil
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-10
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Bugleweed spreads by stolons (runners) and can form a dense carpet of foliage that effectively suppresses weeds.
- The name 'bugle' comes from the Latin 'bugula,' and the plant was used in medieval times to stop bleeding and heal wounds.
- Purple-leaved cultivars like 'Atropurpurea' and 'Chocolate Chip' are among the most popular groundcovers in modern gardens.
- The flower spikes are an important early nectar source for bumblebees emerging from hibernation in spring.
- It can become aggressively invasive in lawns and is considered a weed in many parts of North America.
Color meanings
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modesty
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loyalty