This perennial plant has a low creeping growth habit with rosettes of blue-green leaves. The small blue or purple lipped flowers appear in an upright cluster from spring to summer and the plant may be deciduous in cooler climates.

Hardiness zones 3 to 10

Ajuga reptans Is naturally found from England to Europe growing in deciduous or coniferous woodlands or meadows. It prefers an organic rich, moist fertile soil that is well drained in a sunny to semi shaded position and is drought and frost tender.

Bugle Weed is grown for its foliage and its flowers. It is used as a colourful ground cover or understorey plant and is used in hanging basket or patio pots and planter boxes. It establishes from division in 1 to 2 years and is suitable for coastal or mountainous regions preferring cool moist positions.ID 368

Ajuga(a-JOO-ga) reptans(REP-tănz)

'Ajuga': from Greek azugon - no yoke (refers to the calyx lobes being equal, not bilabiate); 'reptans': creeping (refers to the spreading stems).

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family