Common Name: Ajuga

Scientific Name: Ajuga reptans

Ajuga - Creeping Growth Habit

Physiological Growth Cycle: Perennial         USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9

Dicot

Size:

• 10" to 12" wide X 4" to 6" height

Growth Habit:

• Creeping
• Fast growing

Ajuga

Foliage:

• Oblong to ovate leaf shape
• Shiny, dark green
• Smooth texture
• Cold temperatures turn foliage bronze

Ajuga - Spike Flowers

Inflorescence:

• 4" to 6" spike
• White, purple and blue
• Blooms March to June

Ajuga - Groundcover

Use:

• Ornamental groundcover

Problems: 

• Generally problem free
  • can be affected by fungal root rot in poorly drained soils

Culture:

• Full sun or shade
• Moist, well drained soils
• Dead-head spent flowers

Propagation:

• Division of plants
• Spreads by underground runners

Notes:

• Ajuga does not handle excessive foot traffic.