If you decipher the botanical name of bugleweed (Ajuga reptans), you'll learn that reptans (Latin for "creeping") is a warning. This is one plant you might have difficulty controlling, as it has a tendency to be an aggressive spreader.
Bugleweed is capable of growing fast and choking out everything in its path, so consider yourself warned if you choose this plant for your landscape. Plant bugleweed in fertile, well-draining soil where air circulation is good to prevent diseases and pests. Only water it whenever the soil dries out about 1 to 2 inches down.
Groundcover Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4 - 9
Height: 6 inches
Bloom Season: Spring and summer
Bloom Color: Blue
Environment: Partial shade to full shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
Foot Traffic: Light traffic when not in bloom
House Plant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Latin Name: Ajuga Reptans
Planting Directions
Temperature: 70F
Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Surface sow seed and press into soil
Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per cell or approximately 200 seeds covering 40 square feet
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination occurs
Spacing: 6 - 9 inches
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