Carpet Bugleweed Planting Around Fence

Caring for carpet bugle plants.

Carpet bugleweed planting around fence.

Cut off the flower spikes in late summer after the flowers have faded. Blooming in late spring to early summer the flowers rise above the contrasting spreading rosettes formed by the leaves putting on an eye catching display. Bush rows will offer optimal security and privacy when planted around chain link fences. These evergreen plants form dense mats of glossy leaves.

Ajuga reptans black scallop carpet bugle is a creeping perennial prized for its short spikes of fragrant deep blue flowers and very glossy near black scalloped leaves. The plant also likes fairly moist soil but is remarkably adaptable and will even tolerate a little drought. Plant bugleweed in an area where air circulation is good spacing the plants about 1 foot apart. To keep the plant under control rigorously prune runners twice a year.

It is known as bugle weed and the more ground hugging species were the carpet bugles. To shear back a large area of bugleweed use a lawnmower set to a high blade height. There are over 50 different species this one named a. Reptans from the latin for creeping which describes its growth habit.

Ajugas are especially nice because they hold their leaf color and stay attractive almost all year round and they bear blue purple or white flowers from spring into summer. Also known as carpetweed or bugleweed ajuga reptans is a perennial that is typically hardy in zones 3 to 9. How to grow bugleweed. Feather reed grass is also an excellent choice when looking for tall perennials for the space around your fence.

Once established ajuga plants requires little care.