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Bronze leaves, and violet blue flowers. Forms an attractive carpet, spreading quickly by runners. It is useful for edging, and as a ground cover for shady areas or beneath larger tree and shrub canopies. Ideal for foliage contrast in containers, baskets and troughs. Partial shade to full sun with afternoon shade. Tolerates a wide range of soils, but must be well-drained. Extensive root system prevents soil erosion. Considered deer resistant when mature.
Ajuga tolerates a wide range of soil conditions as long as soil is well drained.
It may be grown in any type of light from full sun to full shade. The leaves will tend to be smaller when grown in full sun, but the plant will produce more flower spikes.
Ajuga prefers moist soil, but will tolerate drought remarkably well.
Established plants should be set or transplanted in the garden in early spring.
The crown should never be covered with soil or the plant will rot and die.
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