Product Description
Ajuga reptans 'Catlins Giant' - (10) count Flat
a/k/a Giant Carpet Bugle, Carpenter's Herb, Comfrey, Creeping Bugleweed, Catlin's Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort.
Zone (3)4 to 9,
Sun or shade.
Mature foliage height 5 to 7 inch, maybe 10 inches. Larger than other Ajugas;
fast growing semi-evergreen groundcover.
Large, bronze-green foliage and deep blue flowers spikes in late spring. Evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage forms dense, carpet-like, low-growing mat.
Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' is a vigorous and eye-catching groundcover prized for its large, colorful leaves and showy flower spikes. Here is a breakdown of its key features:
Appearance and Characteristics:
- Giant foliage: As the name suggests, 'Catlin's Giant' boasts significantly larger leaves than other Ajuga varieties. The leaves are a glossy, bronze-green with hints of purple, forming a dense, attractive mat.
- Showy flower spikes: In late spring, it sends up tall, 12-inch spikes of deep blue flowers, creating a beautiful contrast with the foliage. These flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
- Spreading habit: It spreads quickly via runners, forming a dense carpet that effectively suppresses weeds. This makes it a great choice for covering large areas or stabilizing slopes.
- Adaptable: It is a tough and adaptable plant that can tolerate a wide range of conditions, including full sun to full shade.
Growing Conditions and Care:
- Versatile light conditions: Thrives in full sun to full shade, making it suitable for various locations in your garden.
- Well-drained soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but it can tolerate some dryness once established.
- Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant.
- Low maintenance: Requires minimal care. You can trim it back in spring to control its spread or shape it.
- Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, making it a versatile choice for a variety of climates.
Benefits:
- Groundcover: Creates a dense, weed-suppressing groundcover that adds color and texture to the landscape.
- Erosion control: The spreading habit helps to stabilize slopes and prevent erosion.
- Attracts pollinators: The flowers attract bees and butterflies.
- Deer and rabbit resistant: Unpalatable to most browsing animals.
- Low maintenance: Requires minimal care once established.
Uses:
- Groundcover: Ideal for covering large areas, suppressing weeds, and adding color to shady or sunny spots.
- Borders and edging: Adds a bold and colorful edge to pathways or flower beds.
- Rock gardens: Adds a lush, textured element to rock gardens.
- Containers: Can be grown in containers, spilling over the edges, and adding a trailing element.
- Underplanting: Can be used to underplant shrubs or trees, adding color, and suppressing weeds.
Overall, Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a vigorous, colorful, and low-maintenance groundcover. Its large leaves, showy flowers, and adaptability make it a versatile and valuable addition to any landscape.
Ten (10) plants in 4 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!
