Ajuga reptans
Common Name(s):
Carpet Bugle
Common Bugle
Synonym:
Bugula decumens
Bugleweed
Flower:
Blue
Blooms :
Apr
to:
Jun
Tubular flower with 2 small upper lobes and 3 larger lower lobes
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Lamiaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Green
Basal leaves 3" long, 1" wide, obovate, stem leaves opposite smaller and ovate
Fall Color?
YES
Green leaves present
Evergreen
Photo by:
Heading 6
Green leaves present
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Eurasia
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Partial Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
.5-.75'
Spread:
.5-1'
Growth Rate:
Fast
Native Habitat:
Deciduous woodland, meadows
Soil:
Slightly moist loamy soils
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Use a balanced slow-release 10-10-10 or a 5-20-5 in early sspring
Mulch:
Fine ground shredded bark, compost
Maintain consistent moderate moisture, divide every 2-3 years in early spring, shear or mow (on trop setting) aftr blooming, fertilize (if needed) a light application of a balanced slow release fertilizer in spring, remove runners in spring or fall
Long Term:
Winter:
Drastically reduce watering but do not let soil become completely dry, mulch in zones 3-5
Spring:
Clean up winter damaged foliage, apply light layer of compost or slow release balanced fertilizer, divide large ovegrown clumps every2-3 years, ensure consistent watering, shear off or mow (on top setting) flower spikes, keep an eye on runners
Summer:
Cut back spent flower stalks, ensure consistent watering
Fall:
Ensure proper soil moisture in preparation for dormancy, water less, apply 1" layer of mulch, divide dense patches
General Care Comments:
Plant in part shade, provide good soil drainage to prevent crown rot, give moderate water, divide every 2-3 years
Common Problems
Invasive spreading
Diseases:
Botrytis blight, crown rot, powdery mildew, rust, black rot, leaf spots, blight, cucumber mosaic virus
Insects:
Aphids,white flies spider mites, scale, mealybugs
Environmental Problems:
Invasive
Pests:
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