Dense evergreen coverage with vibrant spring flowers
Ajuga reptans is a hardy evergreen groundcover prized for its dense carpet of glossy foliage and striking blue flower spikes in spring. Ideal for shaded garden beds, beneath trees, pathways and borders, it spreads quickly to suppress weeds while bringing rich colour and texture to the landscape year-round.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bugleweed |
| Botanical Name | Ajuga reptans |
| Position | Part shade to shade |
| Height | 10–15cm |
| Width | Fast spreading |
| Flower Colour | Blue-purple |
| Flowering Time | Spring |
| Uses | Groundcover, underplanting, borders, pathways |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained soil |
The perfect living carpet beneath trees
Ajuga reptans is one of the easiest ways to create a lush, low-maintenance carpet of greenery in shaded spaces. Its rich foliage and vibrant flower spikes provide beautiful contrast beneath trees and shrubs while helping fill difficult garden gaps quickly and effectively.
