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bugle 'Mahogany'

Ajuga reptans 'Mahogany'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Ajuga
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A vigorous semi-evergreen perennial producing attractive, spreading, burgundy-green foliage in Spring, followed by short spikes of two lipped, deep blue-purple flowers. Excellent ground cover and weed suppressant. Suitable for growing in containers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist but well drained soil in part sun to full shade. Will tolerate almost any soil as long it is moist and rich in humus. Will scorch in full sun. Excellent for ground cover and will spread quickly, may be considered a nuisance in some areas

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in late Autumn or early Spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerWildflower MeadowBanks Slopes

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years