Ajuga reptans 'Pink Lightning' - Carpet bugle
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🌿Characteristics
Type: Perennial herbaceous groundcover
Common name: Carpet bugle
Scientific name: Ajuga reptans 'Pink Lightning'
Foliage color: Variegated green, evergreen, oval and textured
Flower color: Bright pink to magenta, in dense spikes
Mature height: 0.15–0.25 m
Mature width: 0.30–0.60 m
Habit: Compact, creeping, forming a dense and generous carpet
Flowering period: May to June, with possible reblooming in autumn
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate, very drought tolerant once established
Soil type: Well-drained, light, fertile
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent, very resistant
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Slightly toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade in light, well-drained soil. Water regularly at planting to encourage rooting, then maintain moderate moisture. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage abundant flowering the following year.
This extremely hardy and persistent perennial requires no winter protection and thrives with minimal maintenance. Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and dry gardens, it offers spectacular spring blooms.