Ajuga reptans 'Sugar Plum' PP21,586
Bugleweed
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
Large scalloped, glossy, gray-green crinkled leaves flushed pink with plum new growth. Vivid blue flower contrasts brilliantly with the colorful foliage in spring. Perfect ground cover for under trees, as a border plant or in a container. Fancy foliage adds all season interest. Mildew resistant, nice low spreading habit. Very heat tolerant.
Height
4-6 Inches
Spread
12-15 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Bloom Time
May-June
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Performs best if sprinkled with loose compost in early spring or late fall. Provide good drainage and air circulation to prevent crown rot. Spent flower spikes can be removed for a more tidy appearance. This Ajuga can serve as a weed-free carpet of dazzling shades.
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Hosta (Hosta ), Maiden Hair Fern (Adiantum pedatum), False Spirea (Astilbe japonica), Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra formosa), Hellebore (Helleborus Winter Thrillers), Golden Sedge (Carex elata), Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Hellebore (Helleborus Winter Thrillers)Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Containers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Shade |
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Purple |
| • | Gray-Green |
| • | Variegated |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist but well-drained |
