Description
AJUGA REPTANS, commonly known as Bugleweed – Dark Mahogany, is a low-growing perennial with glossy, deep mahogany to near-black foliage that intensifies in cooler weather. Vibrant blue flower spikes bloom in spring, creating a dense, weed-suppressing carpet ideal for groundcover, rock gardens, or shady borders, attracting bees and butterflies.
- Flower/s Colour: Vibrant blue
- Height: 4-6 inches
- Humidity: Moderate
- Indoor or Outdoor: Outdoor
- Leaf Colour: Deep mahogany to near-black
- Lifespan: Perennial
- Soil: Well-draining, moist, humusy soil preferred
- Structure: Spreading, mat-forming
- Sun Requirement: Partial shade to full shade (tolerates full sun with ample moisture)
- Temperature: Hardy, tolerates temperatures below -20°C (-4°F)
- Water: Moderate, prefers consistently moist but not waterlogged soil
- Wind: Moderate tolerance
- Origin: Native to Europe
