Catlin's Giant Ajuga
Catlin's Giant Ajuga
3-5 Months Mature
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Plant Type: Ajuga
Bloom Seasons: Spring and Summer
Suitable Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
Biological Resistance: Slug & Snail Resistant, Disease Resistant (General), and Pest Resistant (General)
Environmental Tolerance: Drought Tolerant, Clay Soil Tolerant, and Rocky/Sandy Soil Tolerant
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees, Songbirds, and Moths & Nocturnal Pollinators
Special Features: Fast Growing, Trailing, and Year-Round Interest
Bloom Color: Blue and Purple
Foliage Color: Purple/Black and Green
Sunlight Needs: Partial Sun/Shade (3-6 hrs/day)
Lifespan: Perennial
Mature Spread: 12"-18"
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About this Plant
Catlin’s Giant Ajuga (Ajuga reptans ‘Catlin’s Giant’) is a vigorous, evergreen perennial prized for its large, dark bronze-purple foliage and vibrant blue flower spikes.
This fast-spreading ajuga forms a dense ground cover through underground runners, making it an excellent choice for filling borders, rock gardens, pathways, and spaces between stepping stones. Its bold foliage provides year-round color, while spring to summer blooms add seasonal interest.
Why you’ll love it:
- Large, dark purple foliage with glossy texture
- Striking blue blooms in spring and summer
- Evergreen ground cover that spreads quickly
- Tolerant of deer, drought, clay, coastal, and moist soils
Thriving in sun to part shade with moderate to moist water, Catlin’s Giant Ajuga grows about 10 inches tall and is hardy across a wide range of climates. Low maintenance and adaptable, it’s a dependable choice for colorful, living ground cover.