Ajuga reptans, commonly known as Blue bugle, Bugleherb, Bugleweed, Carpetweed, Carpet Bungleweed, Common bugle, or Burgundy lace, is an herbaceous flowering plant native to Europe.
The bugle has dark green leaves with purple highlights. It is a spreading ground cover that grows in a dense mat. The leaves grow 5–8 cm (2–3 in) high but in the spring it sends up 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tall flower stalks with many purple flowers on them.
Bugle flowers are favourite nectar sources of the Pearl-bordered fritillary, High brown fritillary, Small pearl-bordered fritillary and Dark Green Fritillary.
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cristina's common bugle Care Instructions
Common bugle normally tends to reach to a mature height of 10.0 cm [imperial: 3.9 inches] so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
More information about common bugle is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All common bugle Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
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16 May 2013
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10 May 2012
Blooming day
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