Is Ajuga Easy to Grow

Ajuga – also known as bugleweed – is a tough, low-growing ground cover. It offers bright, semi-evergreen foliage and showy flower spikes in amazing shades of blue. … Ajuga plant propagation is so easy that the plants easily become invasive, rambling across the lawn and into places in the garden reserved for other plants.

How long does it take Bugleweed to spread?

Ajuga species can grow in either full sunlight or in the shade. The soil should be dry and have a pH in the range of 5.5 to 7.1. Ajuga requires between three to four weeks to germinate. If initiating growth indoors, they should be planted at a temperature of 10 to 12 degrees centigrade.

When should you plant Ajuga?

Ajuga plants should be planted or transplanted in the garden in early spring. Plant Ajugas 12 to 15 inches apart, being careful not to plant too deeply. The crown should never be covered with soil or the plant will rot and die.