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Perennials -
Ajuga
Ajuga reptans... the bugleweed is a highly variable plant species.
It is one of the best known and most useful ground covers, suiting
many different situations and color schemes. Depending on
the variety, the flowers may be rose or white, but the most
commonly found color is a shade of purplish blue. The foliage
color ranges from green to bronze to purple. There is also
variegated forms available. Ajuga is evergreen to semi-evergreen,
depending on the variety, and is hardy in USDA zones 3-9. The
blooming period ranges from early spring up until mid July with
the peak blossom period in May and June. Generally, most
types of Ajuga only reach a height of 6-9 inches when in full
bloom. It grows along the ground, spreading by runners, and soon
creates a thick carpet of foliage. Ajuga is an excellent
plant to use for erosion control due to it's extensive root
system!
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