Ajuga reptans 'Jungle Beauty'
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Description:
Low-growing, evergreen groundcover known for its striking foliage. The leaves are dark green with metallic or purple overtones, sometimes showing bronze highlights, creating a dramatic effect in gardens. It produces short spikes of small blue flowers in spring to early summer, which attract bees and other pollinators. This cultivar forms dense mats that help suppress weeds.
Height:
5–10 cm
Width:
30–45 cm (spreads via runners)
Position:
Full sun to part shade (tolerates more sun in cooler climates; prefers some shade in hot regions)
Soil:
Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates clay and sandy soils; can handle occasional dampness but not waterlogged conditions
Uses:
· Groundcover in borders and rock gardens
· Underplanting for trees and shrubs
· Garden pathways and edging
· Container planting for trailing effect
· Erosion control on small slopes
Care Tips:
· Keep soil moist during establishment; drought-tolerant once established.
· Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring for healthy growth.
· Trim back after flowering to maintain compact form and remove dead foliage.
· Divide clumps every 2–3 years in spring or autumn to rejuvenate growth and spread.
· Generally pest-free; watch for aphids and fungal leaf spot in humid conditions.
· Mulch lightly to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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