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Glossy, often burgundy-tinged, matting foliage. A spreading, evergreen groundcover. Spikes of blooms in blue, purple or white. Foliage will burn in full day sun. Plant in partial to full shade in a variety of soils, as long as they are kept evenly moist.
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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