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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front

Soil

Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Ajuga reptans, the wild bugle, is a robust evergreen with dark green foliage, bearing upright spikes of dark blue flowers from late spring to midsummer.

Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' has evergreen, silvery leaves flushed with shades of burgundy and purple, with irregular cream margins. Plants quickly form a low carpet of rounded, glossy leaves, making it the perfect choice for ground cover in shady borders.

For best results grow Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' in moist but well-drained soil in partial to full shade. It does well planted beneath shrubs and in containers, as long as the soil or compost doesn't dry out. To propagate, divide plants in autumn or spring. Learn more with our Ajuga reptans grow guide.

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Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ and wildlife

Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ poisonous?

Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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