Quick Facts

• Mature size: Approx. 100–200mm high x spreading 500mm+

• Position: Full sun to part shade

• Foliage: Glossy green, semi-evergreen leaves

• Flowering: Spring

• Flower colour: Rich blue flower spikes

• Climate tolerance: Frost-tolerant

• Water needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Maintenance: Low

Why You’ll Love It

Ajuga reptans (Bugleherb) is a reliable and versatile groundcover, valued for its dense, spreading habit and vibrant blue spring flowers. The glossy foliage forms a low, weed-suppressing mat, making it ideal for underplanting, edging paths, and filling spaces beneath trees and shrubs. In spring, upright flower spikes rise above the foliage, adding a welcome burst of colour and attracting pollinators. Hardy and adaptable, Bugleherb works beautifully in both formal and naturalistic gardens, providing year-round coverage.

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in full sun to part shade; foliage performs best with some sun

• Prefers moist but well-drained soil, adaptable once established

• Water regularly during establishment

• Trim back after flowering to keep growth tidy

• Can be divided or thinned as needed to control spread

• Excellent for suppressing weeds in shaded or difficult areas