Horticulture/Ajuga reptans

Ajuga reptans__NOTOC__Bungleweed Ajuga reptans 20070429 132711 1.jpg Ajuga reptans Lamiaceae herbaceous ground cover sun to shade Ajuga reptans (Blue bugle, Bugleherb, Bugleweed, Carpetweed, Common bugle, Carpenter's Herb) is a herbaceous flowering plant native to Europe. This plant is often used as medicinal and ornamental plant. Bugle is also known as "carpenter's herb" due to its supposed ability to stem bleeding.Howard, Michael. Traditional Folk Remedies (Century, 1987), p108 Description The bugle has dark green leaves with purple highlights. It is a spreading ground cover that grows in a dense mat. The leaves grow 2-3 inches high but in the spring it sends up 4-6 inch tall flower stalks densely covered with numerous purple or blue flowers. Growing Conditions Varieties Uses Maintenance Propagation Harvest Pests and Diseases References Bailey, L. H. Manual of Gardening (Second Edition). http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/9550 2005 Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation 7.12.13 species y y y y y y y y y y y y y 7.12.13