It may be necessary to use some type of edging material to define planting area to keep Ajuga in bounds. Consult local sources, including historic or public gardens and arboreta, regarding cultivars and related species that grow well in your area. It is not as vigorous as the species. It is not as vigorous as the species. Ajuga is a good ground cover and forms a dense carpet of foliage over the soil.
Runners develop from the mother plants, take root, and produce new plants.
The extensive root system prevents soil erosion. This material was developed by Carol Ness as part of the Interactive Design and Development Project funded by the Kellogg Foundation. Mary Miller, Project Director. Diane Relf, Content Specialist, Horticulture.