The genus Ajuga, as a group, has been overlooked by keen gardeners because of the prevalence of the common types (some are North Carolina natives). Ajuga is a small groundcover plant that is great for rock gardens as well as open woodlands.
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Ajuga pyramidalis 'Metallica Crispa Purpurea'
Item #: 39
Zones: 3a to 8b, at least
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 3" tall
Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade
Origin: Europe
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L) ?
Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' PP 15,815
Item #: 13515
Zones: 3a to 8b, at least
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 3" tall
Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade
Origin: Europe
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L) ?
Ajuga reptans 'Pink Lightning' PP 22,255
Item #: 9260
Zones: 3a to 8b
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 6" tall
Culture: Sun to Part Sun
Origin: Europe
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L) ?
Ajuga reptans 'Planet Zork'
Item #: 6721
Zones: 5a to 7b
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 2" tall
Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade
Origin: Japan
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L) ?
Ajuga reptans 'Texas Tough'
Item #: 12990
Zones: 3a to 9b, at least
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 4" tall
Culture: Sun to Light Shade
Origin: Europe
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L) ?
More Information About Ajuga
Some ajuga cultivars produce colorful variegated foliage in addition to charming flower spikes. Ajuga is a great butterfly magnet, particularly for swallowtail butterflies. In addition, hummingbirds delight in visiting ajuga flowers.
Ajuga is a very tough genus of deer-resistant perennials that perform best in moist areas of light shade or partial sun. When happy, ajuga will spread via short stolons into a nice colony, forming a great grow-through plant for spring and summer bulbs. When you are ready to buy ajuga for your garden, check out our online selections of ajuga for sale.