Ajuga reptans

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Ajuga reptans is a low-growing perennial flowering plant, commonly known as bugleweed, valued as a groundcover for its dense foliage and blue flower spikes.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf groundcover plant
perennial herb
plant species
attracts bees
butterflies
commonName bugle
bugleweed
carpet bugle
common bugle
family Lamiaceae NERFINISHED
flowerColor blue
violet-blue
floweringSeason early summer
spring
genus Ajuga NERFINISHED
growthForm creeping perennial
growthHabit low-growing
habitat grasslands
meadows
woodlands
hardinessZone USDA zone 3
USDA zone 4
USDA zone 5
USDA zone 6
USDA zone 7
USDA zone 8
USDA zone 9
height 5–20 cm
inflorescenceType spike
introducedRange New Zealand NERFINISHED
North America NERFINISHED
invasivePotential can be invasive in some regions
kingdom Plantae
leafArrangement basal rosette
leafType evergreen to semi-evergreen
lifeCycle perennial
lightRequirement full sun to partial shade
nativeRange Europe NERFINISHED
western Asia
order Lamiales NERFINISHED
plantType flowering plant
pollination insect-pollinated
propagationMethod division
stolons
soilpHPreference slightly acidic to neutral
soilPreference moist well-drained soil
spread up to 60 cm or more via stolons
stemType creeping stoloniferous stems
taxonRank species
use erosion control
ornamental groundcover

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Lamiaceae contains Ajuga reptans