BOTANICAL: Ajuga reptans (syn: Ajuga repens)

PRONOUNCED: a-JOO-guh REP-tanz

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COMMON: Carpet bugle BLOOM HEIGHT LIGHT ZONE Mid-May to mid-June 4" - 8" x indefinite Sun 4 - 9 May - Blue, violet or white COMMENTS: Invasively expanding in any but hot, dry sunbaked sites, this ground cover has a vigorous habit, even in shade (where it flowers sparsely). The upright, small flowered blossoms emerge from ground level rosettes. Not recommended for planting among herbaceous plants in the border as it is difficult to eradicate.