Ajuga genevensis
Geneva Bugleweed

2-3
Northern Europe

More of a clump forming habit than the spreading A. reptans.
6-9 inches
Flowers usually violet-blue, sometimes red, white or purple, lower whorls of spike distant, the upper ones close. The flowers are quite nice in the spring.

Early to late spring

The leaves form a rosette at the base of the plant. Leaves basal, entire or repandate, the basal and stem leaves oblong-elliptic or obovate, narrowed to a margined petiole, rounded at apex, the upper and floral ones elliptic or ovate, sessile, shiny green, square stems.
Crown rot is the major problem of bugleweed, especially in thick plantings.
Good groundcover in the shade where grass will not grow. Also does well in the sun. Tolerates poor soil. Division can be done any time during the year as long as the soil is workable.
 
 
It is being used more often because it is faster growing than A. pyramidalls but not as rampant as A. reptans.

 

 
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