Ajuga reptans
Bugle (Ajuga reptans) is a ground cover plant that reaches 20 cm × 1 m after ten years. Light: part shade, shade. Hardy down to -40 °C. Drought tolerance: low. Sold in local shops from about €4.
A low ground cover that spreads quickly by runners and knits a dense carpet under trees and shrubs in part shade or shade, with spikes of blue flowers in spring. It is happiest in fresh, moist soil; in scorching sun and dry ground the leaves can burn. Keep it away from lawns and perennial beds, because it creeps in easily and is hard to push back.
| Group | Ground cover |
| Light | Part shade, Shade |
| Size after 10 years | 20 cm × 1 m |
| Ultimate size | 10–30 cm × 0.3–1 m |
| Hardiness | down to -40 °C (USDA 3, RHS H7) |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Clay, Acidic |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowering | April–June, blue |
| Water need | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Root aggressiveness | Low |
| Suckering | no |
| Spreading | High |
| Distance from buildings | no data |
| Distance from paving | no data |
| Litter | not typical |
| Planting distance | 25 cm |
| For dogs | no data |
| For cats | no data |
| For children | no data |
| Typical price | from about €4 |
Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.
The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.
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Size
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Typical price
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| 10-15 cm | approx. €4 |
| 15-25 cm | approx. €5 |
| 20-30 cm | approx. €7.50 |
Data updated: October 13, 2026 · How our data is made
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