Plant Features
Mahogany Ajuga Plant features 4-to-6-inch flower spikes with lovely bright blue flowers. Known to attract butterflies, this Bugleweed is excellent for use in borders and mixed containers, as well as in sun-dappled or shady area where grass and other plants refuse to grow. The Mahogany Ajuga tolerates clay soils well.
Common Names: Bungleweed
Companion Planting: Coreopsis, Grasses, Hosta, Iris
Plant Characteristics
Mature Plant Size: 4-inches tall x 18-inches wide
Bloom Time: May
Habit: Spreading
Flower Color: Blue
Foliage Color: Mahogany
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Wild Birds
Garden Styles: Cottage Garden, English Garden, Pollinator Garden, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden
Plant Used for: Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Erosion Control, Ground Cover, Water Conservation
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Pet Friendly: Yes
Plant Type: Hybrid
Plant Needs
Sunlight: Full Sun to Part Shade (3-6+ hours)
Overwinter Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Soil Moisture: Moist to Dry
Soil Properties: Well-drained
Tolerates: Clay soil, Sandy soil
Fertilizer: When transplanted and then once every Spring