Product Description
Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty'
a/k/a Carpenter's Herb, Comfrey, Creeping Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort
Enrich your garden with the timeless elegance of Ajuga 'Bronze Beauty'. This classic variety, also known as Bugleweed or Carpenter's Herb, offers a captivating blend of bronze foliage, vibrant blue blooms, and effortless groundcover appeal.
- Shimmering Bronze Foliage: 'Bronze Beauty' features glossy, bronze-tinged leaves that form attractive rosettes. The foliage creates a dense, carpet-like mat that adds depth and texture to any landscape. Its semi-evergreen nature provides year-round interest, with the leaves deepening in color as the seasons change.
- Vibrant Blue Blooms: In late spring, 'Bronze Beauty' comes alive with tall spikes of blue-violet flowers. These charming blooms rise above the foliage, creating a delightful contrast and attracting pollinators to your garden.
- Versatile Groundcover: This adaptable Ajuga thrives in a variety of conditions, making it a versatile choice for groundcover, borders, rock gardens, or even containers. Its low-growing habit makes it perfect for suppressing weeds and adding a touch of elegance to any space.
- Shade Tolerance: 'Bronze Beauty' thrives in partial shade to full shade, making it an ideal choice for areas with limited sunlight. It's a perfect addition to woodland gardens, north-facing slopes, or any shady nook in need of a touch of color.
- Easy Care: Enjoy the beauty of 'Bronze Beauty' without the fuss. This Ajuga is drought tolerant and requires minimal care once established. Simply provide well-drained soil and occasional watering during dry periods.
Key Features:
- Bronze Foliage: Glossy, bronze-tinged leaves create a dense, attractive mat.
- Blue-Violet Flowers: Charming blooms add a pop of color in late spring.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for groundcover, borders, and containers.
- Shade Tolerance: Thrives in low-light conditions.
- Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and care for.
Plant Specifications:
- Hardiness Zones: 4-9
- Mature Height: 3-4 inches
- Spread: 12-18 inches
- Sunlight: Partial shade to full shade (morning sun preferred)
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate moisture
Add a touch of timeless beauty to your garden with the captivating foliage and vibrant blooms of Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty'!
Ten (10) plants in 4.5-inch containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
