Bugleweed Seeds for Planting - Flower Plant

Bugleweed is a low-growing perennial groundcover plant grown for its dense foliage and spreading growth habit. The plant forms attractive mats of green, bronze, or purple leaves depending on the variety and produces upright spikes of blue to purple flowers during the blooming season. It is well suited for shaded gardens, borders, rock gardens, and landscape groundcover applications. Bugleweed adapts to a variety of soil conditions and provides reliable ground coverage in both ornamental and naturalized garden settings.

Features

• Low-growing perennial groundcover plant
• Forms dense spreading mats of foliage
• Produces blue to purple flower spikes
• Suitable for shaded and partially shaded areas
• Suitable for borders and rock gardens
• Adaptable to various soil conditions
• Effective groundcover for landscaping

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ajuga reptans
• Common Name (US): Bugleweed
• Seed Type / Variety: For Planting
• Growth Habit: Spreading perennial groundcover
• USDA Zones: 3-10
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring to Summer
• Sowing Season: Spring or Fall
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: March-May and September-October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-21 days in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full shade to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: 3-6 inches tall, 12-24 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 6-12 inches apart