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| Ajuga |
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| Botanical Name - Carpet Bugleweed |
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| Appearance - A highly adaptable low growing ground cover. Foliage is attractive burgundy or tricolor. Deep blue flowers bloom in spring. |
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| Best use - Fast growing ground cover ideal for large areas, banks and slopes or interplanted with hostas and other perennials. |
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| Light - Perennial. Grows in full sun to full shade. |
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| Size - Low growing, spreading plant. Grows to 8" tall (20 cm). |
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| Spacing - Space 6" to 12" apart (15 - 30 cm). |
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| Soil - Grows in any garden soil. |
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| Water - Water ground covers in dry weather once per week. On steep hills, build ridges to keep water from running down hill too fast. Water thoroughly less often versus short waterings more frequently. |
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| Tips - Mulch between plants after initial planting. This helps control weeds and provides a natural slow release fertilizer. Use lawn fertilize in early spring. Keep watered in hot dry weather. |
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| Note - Please refer to plant caretag for specific variety information |
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