Bugleweed typically starts flowering in April.
bugleweed
Ajuga reptans 'Purple Torch'
Also Known As - carpet bugleweed,BugleweedBugleweed (Ajuga reptans 'Purple Torch') boasts variegated purple foliage with dark vegetable-based colors. This low-growing, mat-forming perennial is a great choice for as a ground cover or for edging. It blooms in late spring or early summer, producing tiny, dense, blue-violet spikes. It thrives in moist, well-drained locations with full or partial sunlight, and is ideal for those difficult areas where other plants may find it hard to survive. The incredibly versatile bugleweed is heat and cold tolerant and can also act as a natural weed suppressant. It's a great option for homeowners who are looking for low maintenance and beautiful perennials.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 10
Flowers:
Blue Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part sun/part shade
Soil:
Rocky , gravelly , dry
Fruits:
purple Fruits In Summer Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
purple,tan
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
sunlight
Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans 'Purple Torch') prefers full sun to partial shade. The plant needs at least 5 hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive. Morning sun is best, as the intensity of the afternoon sun may be too strong. When planted in areas that get too much direct sun, bugleweed may become stunted or may not flower. Bugleweed can only tolerate full sun conditions when the soil is kept moist.
pruning
Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans 'Purple Torch') should be pruned yearly. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Depending on your climate, this can range between February and April. Keep the height of the plant at 4-6 inches by removing any dead, diseased or damaged shoots, as well as any shoots that grow more than 2 inches above the desired height. This will also help encourage a dense growth habit. If you accidentally over-prune the plant, new growth should be visible shortly after.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Mar
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May
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Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Ajuga reptans 'Purple Torch' can begin in late spring, usually around May or June.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Ajuga reptans 'Purple Torch' can begin in late spring, usually around May or June.
