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Valfredda Bugleweed

Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda'

 

Valfredda Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda') at A Very Successful Garden Center

Valfredda Bugleweed flowers

Valfredda Bugleweed flowers

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Plant Height:  6 inches

Flower Height:  8 inches

Spread:  18 inches

Sunlight:  partial shade  full shade 

Hardiness Zone:  3b

Other Names:  Carpet Bugle, syn. Chocolate Chip Bugleweed

Description:

A beautiful low-growing ground cover that eventually produces coppery edged foliage in shades of brown; smallish spikes of lovely blue flowers add interest in spring, makes a good filler for moist shady areas of the garden

Ornamental Features

Valfredda Bugleweed's attractive tiny crinkled round leaves emerge brown in spring, turning dark brown in color the rest of the year on a plant with a spreading habit of growth. It features subtle spikes of blue flowers rising above the foliage from mid to late spring.

Landscape Attributes

Valfredda Bugleweed is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should not require much pruning, except when necessary, such as to remove dieback. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

  • Spreading

Valfredda Bugleweed is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Rock/Alpine Gardens
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Groundcover
  • Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens

Planting & Growing

Valfredda Bugleweed will grow to be only 6 inches tall at maturity extending to 8 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.

This plant does best in partial shade to shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider covering it with a thick layer of mulch in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Rock  Edging  Garden  Groundcover  Naturalizing 
Applications
Flowers  Foliage Color  Attracts Wildlife 
Ornamental Features