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Burgundy Glow Bugleweed

Burgundy Glow Bugleweed

AJUGA reptans 'Burgundy Glow'

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Common Name(s)
Carpet Bugle, Bugleweed
Sunlight
Tolerates shade and sun
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
Up to 6"
Max Spread
Over 24"
Special Features
Deer resistant, Great for hanging baskets, Ground cover
Garden Design Role
Edging, Ground cover
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Lifespan
Perennial
Growing Habit
Mounding
Drought Resistance
Moderate drought resistance
Bloom Color
Blue
Foliage Color
Green, Purple/Black, Red/Orange, Silver, Variegated, Pink
Stem Color
Green, Purple/Black
Themes
Gothic, Sunset
Genus
Ajuga
Family
Lamiaceae
Ship Size
4"

Burgundy Glow Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow') is a spectacular, low-growing perennial groundcover renowned for its kaleidoscopic tricolor foliage — each leaf a swirling tapestry of cream, soft rose-pink, and deep burgundy that intensifies in cool weather and glows in dappled light. In spring, tall spikes of electric-blue flowers rise above the colorful carpet, creating a stunning multi-layered display that rivals any flowering perennial for sheer visual drama and seasonal interest.

Grown from certified organic heritage stock, each plant arrives with a Professional Grade root system primed for vigorous establishment. Burgundy Glow performs beautifully in partial to full shade and is equally at home edging a perennial border, cascading between stepping stones, filling gaps in a woodland garden, or spilling over the sides of mixed containers. Its strong spreading habit fills bare ground efficiently, suppressing weeds and protecting soil moisture across large areas with minimal effort.

  • Showstopping Tricolor Foliage — Swirling cream, pink, and burgundy variegation creates one of the most visually complex and beautiful foliage displays available in any shade-tolerant groundcover.
  • Spring Pollinator Blooms — Electric-blue flower spikes attract bumblebees, mason bees, and beneficial insects during critical early-season foraging windows when other blooms are still absent.
  • Fast-Spreading Weed Suppressor — Strong runners spread readily to fill bare patches quickly, delivering dense, weed-smothering coverage across borders, slopes, and problem areas.
  • Evergreen in Mild Climates — Foliage persists through winter in zones 4–9, providing reliable year-round color, erosion control, and landscape structure even in the coldest months.
  • Adaptable to Difficult Sites — Thrives under established trees, on dry slopes, and in compacted or clay-heavy soils where most ornamental groundcovers struggle to establish.

These 4" healthy live plants thrive in partial to full shade with consistent moisture — water regularly until established, then reduce frequency as the plant colonizes the surrounding space. Hardy in USDA zones 3–9, growing 4–6" tall with a spread of 12–24". Blue flower spikes bloom in spring (April–June). Space 12–18" apart for a seamless, tapestry-like groundcover effect.