Bugleweed
Botanical name: Ajuga
Bugleweed
Botanical name: Ajuga
Description
Bugleweed are a group of low-growing flowering plants in the mint family. Most species sport flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white, making them attractive groundcover. These creeping evergreen plants grow very quickly. They easily push out any unwelcome weeds but can grow out of control without proper management. Bugleweed are also used as an attractive option for erosion control.
Species of Bugleweed
Bugleweed 'Blueberry Muffin'
Bugleweed 'Blueberry Muffin' is a vigorously growing perennial ground cover plant that offers a thick mat of green-brown foliage with tall spikes of deep purple flowers that appear in spring. It is a cultivar of the Bugleweed plant, named for the color of its blooms. It's a fabulous choice to plant in shady spots in your garden where lawn grass won’t grow.
Bugleweed 'Chocolate Chip'
Bugleweed 'Chocolate Chip' is a dwarf-sized cultivar of the Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans). Unlike its parent plant's foliage that can grow up to 8 cm, this cultivar develops leaves no taller than 5 cm. Bugleweed 'Chocolate Chip' is named after the bronze-brown, chocolate-like color of the foliage.
Ajuga ciliata
Ajuga ciliata are a group of low-growing flowering plants in the mint family. Most species sport flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white, making them attractive groundcover. These creeping evergreen plants grow very quickly. They easily push out any unwelcome weeds but can grow out of control without proper management. Ajuga ciliata are also used as an attractive option for erosion control.
Bugleweed 'Atropurpurea'
While its parent plant Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans) has deep green foliage, the bugleweed 'Atropurpurea' cultivar was selected to have darker, purple-bronze leaves. The cultivar was named after this feature—"atro" means "dark" and "purpurea" refers to the color purple.
Common bugle
Common bugle is a mat-forming, dense plant that features blue flowers and shiny, dark green leaves. Although it works extremely well for a ground cover that will choke out weeds and provide a colorful display, common bugle does not tolerate much foot traffic. Take care to plant it in a location that is away from paths.
Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow'
Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow' is a Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans) cultivar, selected for its tricolor foliage—the leaves feature dark green and burgundy leaves with contrasting creamy-white margins. The cultivar name 'Burgundy glow' refers to the most dominant and distinctive shade in this plant's characteristic leaves.
Japanese bugle flower
Japanese bugle flower has many different uses in the traditional medicine of Japan, Korea, and China. Modern medical science is investigating if the plant contains compounds beneficial for joint pain and injury. In Japan, is has even been called "Ishakoroshi" ("Doctor Destroyer").
Blue bugle
Blue bugle (Ajuga genevensis) is an evergreen flowering herb native to Europe. Blue bugles spread quickly and stay fairly low to the ground. Their petite, purple-blue flowers and beautiful leaves have helped make them a common groundcover plant in gardens around the world. Unfortunately, the species' popularity, combined with its quick growth and hardiness, have made it invasive in some places.
Bugleweed
Bugleweed are a group of low-growing flowering plants in the mint family. Most species sport flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white, making them attractive groundcover. These creeping evergreen plants grow very quickly. They easily push out any unwelcome weeds but can grow out of control without proper management. Bugleweed are also used as an attractive option for erosion control.
Pyramidal bugle
Pyramidal bugle is a wildflower appreciated for its purple-tinged leaves and pale blue flowers. You can typically find it growing in grassland atop rocks. This herbaceous perennial is unique because it has hair on four sides of the stem instead of just two. The flowes are hermaphrodite, with nectar that attracts butterflies and bumblebees.
Korean pyramid bugle
Korean pyramid bugle are a group of low-growing flowering plants in the mint family. Most species sport flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white, making them attractive groundcover. These creeping evergreen plants grow very quickly. They easily push out any unwelcome weeds but can grow out of control without proper management. Korean pyramid bugle are also used as an attractive option for erosion control.
Bugleweed 'Black Scallop'
Bugleweed 'Black Scallop' are a group of low-growing flowering plants in the mint family. Most species sport flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white, making them attractive groundcover. These creeping evergreen plants grow very quickly. They easily push out any unwelcome weeds but can grow out of control without proper management. Bugleweed 'Black Scallop' are also used as an attractive option for erosion control.
Bugleweed 'Braunherz'
Bugleweed 'Braunherz' is a Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans) cultivar selected for its dark, reddish-bronze foliage (unlike the parent plant's plain, dark green leaves). "Braunherz" is usually translated as "bronze heart" and it refers to the prominent color of the foliage.
Bugleweed 'Catlin's Giant'
Bugleweed 'Catlin's Giant' is a large-leaf cultivar of the Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans), hence the name "giant." Unlike its parent plant, this cultivar has purple-brown leaves and it's selected to be notably hardier. Bugleweed 'Catlin's Giant' has gained the prestigious award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Ajuga laxmannii
Ajuga laxmannii are a group of low-growing flowering plants in the mint family. Most species sport flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white, making them attractive groundcover. These creeping evergreen plants grow very quickly. They easily push out any unwelcome weeds but can grow out of control without proper management. Ajuga laxmannii are also used as an attractive option for erosion control.
Bugle plant
Bugle plant are a group of low-growing flowering plants in the mint family. Most species sport flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white, making them attractive groundcover. These creeping evergreen plants grow very quickly. They easily push out any unwelcome weeds but can grow out of control without proper management. Bugle plant are also used as an attractive option for erosion control.
Ajuga taiwanensis
Ajuga taiwanensis are a group of low-growing flowering plants in the mint family. Most species sport flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white, making them attractive groundcover. These creeping evergreen plants grow very quickly. They easily push out any unwelcome weeds but can grow out of control without proper management. Ajuga taiwanensis are also used as an attractive option for erosion control.
Yellow bugle
Yellow bugle not only somewhat resembles tiny pine trees when not in bloom but smells like pine when crushed. Its yellow flowers are unusually shaped, with an oversized lower lip featuring red spots at its base.
Northern chinese bugle
Northern chinese bugle are a group of low-growing flowering plants in the mint family. Most species sport flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white, making them attractive groundcover. These creeping evergreen plants grow very quickly. They easily push out any unwelcome weeds but can grow out of control without proper management. Northern chinese bugle are also used as an attractive option for erosion control.
Austral bugle
Austral bugle are a group of low-growing flowering plants in the mint family. Most species sport flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white, making them attractive groundcover. These creeping evergreen plants grow very quickly. They easily push out any unwelcome weeds but can grow out of control without proper management. Austral bugle are also used as an attractive option for erosion control.
Eastern bugle
Eastern bugle are a group of low-growing flowering plants in the mint family. Most species sport flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white, making them attractive groundcover. These creeping evergreen plants grow very quickly. They easily push out any unwelcome weeds but can grow out of control without proper management. Eastern bugle are also used as an attractive option for erosion control.
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