Ajuga reptans 'Elmblut'

Common Name: Elmblut Bugleweed

Bloomtime: Mid Spring to early Summer

Bloomcolor: Blue

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Height: 15-20 cm (6-8")

Spread: 15-30 cm (6-12")

Spacing: 20 cm (8")

Water: Average water, well drained soil

Hardiness: Zones 3-10

Zone: 3

Deer Resistant: Rarely damaged by deer

Attracts Butterflies: Attracts butterflies, bees and other pollinators

Drought Tolerant: Moderate drought tolerance, once established

Characteristics: Forms a low, dense mat of dark purple foliage. Spreading quickly to fill in an area., Bears spikes of blue flowers in mid to late Spring., An attractive groundcover to edge pathways and borders. It will suppress weed growth under taller perennials and shrubs.,