Ajuga, Bugle, Bugleweed, Carpet Bugle 'Catlin's Giant'
Ajuga reptans
| Family: | Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Ajuga (a-JOO-guh) (Info) |
| Species: | reptans (REP-tanz) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Catlin's Giant |
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Where to Grow:
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Blue-Violet
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Brea, California
Fresno, California
Los Angeles, California
Perris, California
San Francisco, California
Walnut Creek, California
Clifton, Colorado
Brookfield, Connecticut
Hamilton, Georgia
Newburgh, Indiana
Iowa City, Iowa
Hiawatha, Kansas
Duxbury, Massachusetts
Madison, Mississippi
Davidson, North Carolina
Durham, North Carolina
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Fargo, North Dakota
Bucyrus, Ohio
Galena, Ohio
Bluffton, South Carolina
Knoxville, Tennessee
Austin, Texas(2 reports)
Longview, Texas
Mc Lean, Virginia
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Mar 30, 2013, JoannCooper from Bluffton, SC (Zone 8b) wrote: I grew this plant in my Virginia (Z 7A) garden for years. Growing in dryish clay soil there, it did not obtain it's full size and looked like an ordinary A. reptans. In 7A it died back in the winter, putting out new leaves in early spring. |
| Positive | On Apr 10, 2011, gardenergirl678 from Hamilton, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: The best ajuga ever! I use it to soften hardscapes and to flow over the sides of containers. They bloom in early April here. Even the blooms are larger. Easy to transplant, so share them! I also use the Burgundy Glow cultivar, but it isn't as hardy in the ground as the Catlin's Giant. |
| Positive | On Feb 3, 2010, graysonbaur from Durham, NC wrote: The DG site lists this plant as poisonous. I can find no other site that lists it that way - not NCSU, not Penn State, nor Canada. UC Davis lists it specifically as "safe". Does anyone know for sure whether it is toxic and what is your source? Thanks. |
| Positive | On Oct 23, 2007, Biker1 from McLean, VA (Zone 7a) wrote: It's been doing well in McLean, VA. It speads slowly and is selfsufficient. |
| Neutral | On Jun 18, 2006, ifonly from Brookfield, CT wrote: In western Connecticut, this plant blooms in spring - pretty blue. I cut the spent blooms. It does take over, so is best not in a flowerbed! |
| Positive | On Apr 5, 2006, saltcedar from Austin, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: Seems to love lime and water here in Texas. |
| Positive | On Feb 19, 2006, gklouda from Iowa City, IA (Zone 5b) wrote: Bloom time is listed here as Late Summer/Early Fall. Could this be just a mistake? Certainly a spring bloomer for me, and have seen it listed as such elsewhere. |
| Positive | On Oct 13, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote: ‘Catlin’s Giant’ is one of the largest-growing varieties of ajuga, forming bronzy-red, spinach-like leaves. It is an excellent ground cover for shady areas. |
| Negative | On Sep 12, 2002, yons from bandon, OR (Zone 9a) wrote: The ajuga that I planted this spring has totally disappeared during the summer dry spell. I hope it comes back when the rains begin in October. |
| Positive | On Sep 11, 2002, Weezingreens from Seward, AK (Zone 3b) wrote: I purchased Ajuga 'Catlin's Giant' at a local nursery this spring. It has happily lived in a 6" pot all summer and has gained considerable size. The accompanying bright blue bloom is a real bonus. |
