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Bugleweed

Also known as: Bugle

Bugleweed are a group of low-growing flowering plants in the mint family. Most species sport flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white, making them attractive groundcover. These creeping evergreen plants grow very quickly. They easily push out any unwelcome weeds but can grow out of control without proper management. Bugleweed are also used as an attractive option for erosion control.

Scientific classification

Genus

Bugleweed (Ajuga)

Family

Mint

Order

Mints plantains olives and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Evergreen

Leaf type

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Care Guide for Bugleweed

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Bugleweed prefers consistently moist, shaded environments, thriving with weekly watering to prevent drought stress. As an evergreen, it maintains year-round foliage, requiring regular hydration to support growth and vitality, especially outdoors where it can benefit from natural rainfall.

Propagation: Bugleweed can be propagated through seed sowing, stem cuttings, or division, with division being easiest. Successful propagation requires partial shade, consistent moisture, and well-draining, organic-rich soil. Steps include digging up the clump, separating sections with roots, and replanting at the same depth.

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Species

Care Guide for Bugleweed