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(Ajuga decumbens)
Trailing Carpet Bugle (Ajuga decumbens)
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Photo by: Sus scrofa | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Sus scrofa | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2023-04-10T04:11:21-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Bellevue, Nebraska
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 6" - 137" | 30" | Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. | Irrigate N" / year |
| • High Temp. | 54°F - 94°F | 88°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | -12°F - 60°F | 12°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.
Summary
Ajuga decumbens, commonly known as the Trailing Carpet Bugle, is a perennial herb native to forest margins, grasslands, and open areas in China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. It is often found at altitudes between 1312-7546 feet. This groundcover plant typically forms a dense mat no more than 4 inches tall, with erect flower spikes that can reach up to 12 inches. The foliage is attractive, with leaves that can range from green to bronze, and the plant produces showy spikes of purple to white flowers from April to June, which are highly attractive to pollinators.
Trailing Carpet Bugle is valued for its medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for its analgesic, decoagulant, depurative, febrifuge, and haemostatic effects. In cultivation, it is appreciated for its low maintenance and ability to form a dense carpet, making it an excellent choice for ground cover, borders, and rock gardens. It thrives in partial shade to full sun, prefers moist but well-drained soils, and is generally drought-tolerant once established. Ajuga decumbens can spread aggressively, so it may require management to keep it within bounds.CC BY-SA 4.0
Trailing Carpet Bugle is valued for its medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for its analgesic, decoagulant, depurative, febrifuge, and haemostatic effects. In cultivation, it is appreciated for its low maintenance and ability to form a dense carpet, making it an excellent choice for ground cover, borders, and rock gardens. It thrives in partial shade to full sun, prefers moist but well-drained soils, and is generally drought-tolerant once established. Ajuga decumbens can spread aggressively, so it may require management to keep it within bounds.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.3-0.5 feet
- Width: 1-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Blue
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
native to forest margins, grasslands, and open areas in China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea
Other Names
Common Names: Trailing Bugleweed, Jin Chuang Xiao Cao, Decumbent Bugle
Scientific Names: Ajuga decumbens
GBIF Accepted Name: Ajuga decumbens