Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' (Carpet Bugle), a well-known low-growing perennial treasured for its short spikes of lovely blue blooms and contrasting creamy-white, rose-burgundy, and dark green foliage, is known for its magnificent tricolored foliage. While 'Burgundy Glow' spreads more slowly than many other types, it will eventually create a dense mat of lovely, lustrous rosettes. Its younger leaves have a rose colored tint in the fall, while the elder leaves take on a rich bronze tone, giving the tree a beautiful multicolored appearance. Ajuga reptans is renowned for its ability to spread quickly and create a vibrant groundcover that will flourish in shaded regions where grass struggles to grow. It is ideal for planting in wall crevices or between stepping stones.
| Plant Type |
Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
3-10 |
| Exposure |
Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring |
| Height | 6" - 12" (in) |
| Spread | 1" - 6" (in), 6" - 12" (in) |
| Spacing |
10" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Evergreen, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts |
Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses |
Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Ajuga Reptans 'Burgundy Glow' (Carpet Bugle) | Bugle 'Burgundy Glow', Carpet Bugle 'Burgundy Glow', Ajuga 'Burgundy Glow', Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow', Carpetweed 'Burgundy Glow' || Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' (Carpet Bugle), a well-known low-growing perennial treasured for its short spikes of lovely blue blooms and contrasting creamy-white, rose-burgundy, and dark green foliage, is known for its magnificent tricolored foliage. While 'Burgundy Glow' spreads more slowly than many other types, it will eventually create a dense mat of lovely, lustrous rosettes. Its younger leaves have a rose colored tint in the fall, while the elder leaves take on a rich bronze tone, giving the tree a beautiful multicolored appearance. Ajuga reptans is renowned for its ability to spread quickly and create a vibrant groundcover that will flourish in shaded regions where grass struggles to grow. It is ideal for planting in wall crevices or between stepping stones.
Partial Sun, Shade,
Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
