Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’ | Burgundy Glow Bugleweed

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DESCRIPTION
Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' is a vibrant, mat-forming perennial known for its tri-colored foliage, which features shades of burgundy, creamy white, and green. The variegated leaves create year-round visual interest, especially when they take on deeper hues of red and purple in cooler months. In late spring to early summer, the plant produces short spikes of blue-violet flowers that rise above the colorful foliage, adding another layer of appeal to this ground cover.

Native to Europe, Ajuga reptans has been widely cultivated for ornamental use, with 'Burgundy Glow' being one of the most popular varieties due to its striking foliage and easy care. It is often used to fill in shady areas or as a low-maintenance, spreading ground cover, bringing color and texture to otherwise dull garden spots.

DESCRIPTION
Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' is a vibrant, mat-forming perennial known for its tri-colored foliage, which features shades of burgundy, creamy white, and green. The variegated leaves create year-round visual interest, especially when they take on deeper hues of red and purple in cooler months. In late spring to early summer, the plant produces short spikes of blue-violet flowers that rise above the colorful foliage, adding another layer of appeal to this ground cover.

Native to Europe, Ajuga reptans has been widely cultivated for ornamental use, with 'Burgundy Glow' being one of the most popular varieties due to its striking foliage and easy care. It is often used to fill in shady areas or as a low-maintenance, spreading ground cover, bringing color and texture to otherwise dull garden spots.

  • Family: Lamiaceae
    Height: 4 to 6 inches
    Width: 12 to 18 inches
    Foliage color: Variegated leaves with burgundy, cream, and green tones
    Flower color: Blue-violet spikes
    Bloom time: Mid to late spring
    Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low
    Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 9
    Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and butterflies

    This plant can be seen in the Oregon display garden at Monrovia.

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Pollinator Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Woodland Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Borders
    ‍ ‍ ● Cottage Gardens

    Companion Plants:
    ‍ ‍ Hostas Ferns
    ‍ ‍ Brunneras Hellebores
    Astilbes Heucheras

    Design Tip:
    Repeat along the front of shaded borders to create a continuous ribbon of colorful variegated foliage that brightens darker planting areas.

    Use sweeping masses to unify surrounding plantings while adding contrast, depth, and visual continuity throughout the growing season.