PR5021 CARPET BUGLE SEEDS
Ajuga reptans
Spectaluar in mass plantings - Attracts butterflies - Deer resistant - Outstanding
when planted with
Astilbe,
Bergenia,
Coral Bells,
Forget-Me-Not, and
Sweet Violet
in full sun or part to light shade
This low growing 4-6 inch tall ground cover spreads rapidly to form attractive mats of dark green foliage. 6 inch spikes of blue flowers cover the plants in spring and early summer and are spectacular in mass plantings. A terrific choice for banks, under trees, next to foundations, or in containers. Needs moist soil and full sun, or part to light shade. Winter hardy to zone 3. Seeds may require chilling, instructions included. Packet is 50 seeds.
How to Plant CARPET BUGLE SeedsSow seeds in peat pots or cell packs, press into soil and barely cover. Needs cool temperatures to germinate. Kept at 50-60 degrees F. (outdoors in the shade or in an unheated room) germination usually occurs within 4-5 weeks. If not, put container inside a zip-lock bag with plenty of air and refrigerate for 4 weeks. Then return to 50-60 degrees F. until germination occurs. Comments: For full sun, part shade or light shade. Plant where its fast spreading qualities can be appreciated, as under trees or on banks. Do not plant next to lawns as a frustrating condition known as "buglelawn" could occur. Water every 7-10 days during the warmer months of the year. We have provided chilling information as a precaution, our own experience is that chilling is rarely required.
