Ajuga reptans, the wild bugle, is a robust evergreen with dark green foliage, bearing upright spikes of dark blue flowers from late spring to midsummer.
Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' has evergreen, silvery leaves flushed with shades of burgundy and purple, with irregular cream margins. Plants quickly form a low carpet of rounded, glossy leaves, making it the perfect choice for ground cover in shady borders.
For best results grow Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' in moist but well-drained soil in partial to full shade. It does well planted beneath shrubs and in containers, as long as the soil or compost doesn't dry out. To propagate, divide plants in autumn or spring.
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Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ and wildlife
Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
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Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ poisonous?
Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ has no toxic effects reported.
