Add striking groundcover to your garden with Ajuga Reptans (Bugleweed), a hardy perennial known for its dense foliage and vibrant spikes of blue flowers. This premium-quality heirloom variety is both ornamental and practical, offering beauty while suppressing weeds and stabilizing soil. Easy to grow and low maintenance, Ajuga Reptans is a favorite for borders, pathways, and shaded garden areas.
Features & Specifications:
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Seed Type: Heirloom, GMO-Free
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Plant Type: Perennial groundcover
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Flower Color: Deep blue to violet flower spikes
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Foliage: Attractive evergreen to semi-evergreen rosettes
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Height: 6 – 10 inches tall, spreads 12 – 24 inches
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Blooming Season: Spring to early summer
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Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade (tolerates some sun)
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Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
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Maintenance: Low – excellent weed suppressant
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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When to Sow:
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Outdoors: Spring or early fall for best establishment.
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Indoors: Start 6–8 weeks before the last frost for earlier coverage.
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How to Sow:
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Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep into moist, well-drained soil.
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Space 12 inches apart to allow spreading.
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Keep soil lightly moist until germination.
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Germination Time: 14 – 28 days depending on conditions.
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Zones & Growing Season:
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Ideal for USDA Zones 3 – 9.
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Grows vigorously in spring and fall, with year-round foliage appeal.
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