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Dense, rapidly spreading, groundcover. Larger-leafed ajuga, purple-green foliage with a ruffled edge. Whorls of blue flowers on spikes to 8" tall. Tolerant of morning sun, drought (once established) and poor soils. Does very well in shady areas where grass will not grow. Dense foliage will choke out weeds, although not particularly tolerant of foot traffic and not suitable for hot, humid conditions. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is considered evergreen. It is the perfect candidate to fill the shady space beneath trees, or to ramble as a filler and edger through large woodland gardens. 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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