Ajuga reptans ‘Pink Lightning’ | Pink Lightning Bugleweed

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DESCRIPTION
Ajuga reptans 'Pink Lightning' is an eye-catching perennial ground cover known for its variegated foliage, featuring striking cream and green tones. The vibrant leaves create a colorful carpet that provides year-round interest. In late spring to early summer, it sends up short spikes of soft pink flowers that contrast beautifully with the foliage, adding an extra pop of color to borders, pathways, or containers.

Like other cultivars of Ajuga reptans, 'Pink Lightning' is native to Europe and has been cultivated for its ornamental qualities. It is grown for its aesthetic value, particularly in gardens looking to introduce a blend of texture and color to shady areas or as a decorative ground cover.

DESCRIPTION
Ajuga reptans 'Pink Lightning' is an eye-catching perennial ground cover known for its variegated foliage, featuring striking cream and green tones. The vibrant leaves create a colorful carpet that provides year-round interest. In late spring to early summer, it sends up short spikes of soft pink flowers that contrast beautifully with the foliage, adding an extra pop of color to borders, pathways, or containers.

Like other cultivars of Ajuga reptans, 'Pink Lightning' is native to Europe and has been cultivated for its ornamental qualities. It is grown for its aesthetic value, particularly in gardens looking to introduce a blend of texture and color to shady areas or as a decorative ground cover.

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

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

    Companion Plants:
    ‍ ‍ Hostas Ferns
    ‍ ‍ Brunneras Hellebores
    Astilbes Heucheras

    Design Tip:
    Plant along shaded walkways or garden edges where its luminous variegated foliage naturally guides the eye through the landscape.

    The bright leaves illuminate darker planting areas, creating inviting pathways and visually linking separate garden spaces into a cohesive design.