|
| Identification |
|
Genus
Ajuga
Species
reptans
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
bugleweed
bugle
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11548
Data source
CrscntBlm;HtZn p72;MedPl p161
|
| Life cycle |
|
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1" - 1'
Overall spread
|
| Climate |
|
Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Loam
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
|
| Garden |
|
Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
J.W. Frazer
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
1 gallon
Garden location
Redwood
Garden notes
Ajuga reptans can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. Bugle (also known as bugleweed) needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this plant is one that is loamy. This species does best in full sun to partial shade. It needs soil that is well drained.
|
| Special qualities |
|
Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
|
| Adverse factors |
|
Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
|
| Herbal medicine |
|
Medicinal properties
astringent
bitter
analgesic
vulnerary
laxative
liver tonic
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Ajuga reptans has herbal applications as an astringent, as a bitter, as an analgesic and as a vulnerary. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the aerial parts.
|
| Traditional uses |
|
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
|
| Cultivation |
|
Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
|
| Nutrition |
|
Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
|
| Horticulture |
|
Horticulture notes
|
| Herbarium |
|
Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Ajuga reptans is a perennial. Flowers: Bugle (locally known in some parts as bugleweed) has whorled flowers. The flowers are usually a violet color.
|
Page 170 of 4998
|
family 
