Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Ajuga reptans ‘Mahogany’
Mahogany Bugleweed
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Height
- 6 to 9 inches
- Width
- 10 to 14 inches
- Flower color
- Small tubular flowers in shades of blue-purple
- Foliage color
- Deep mahogany-colored leaves
- Bloom time
- Late spring
- Light
- Partial to full shade
- Water
- Regular
- Maintenance
- Low maintenance
- Growing zone
- USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 10
- Wildlife
- Flowers may attract pollinators
About this plant
Ajuga reptans 'Mahogany' is a low-maintenance, captivating groundcover known for its lush, glossy mahogany-colored leaves that form a dense, visually striking mat. With a low, spreading growth habit, it effortlessly carpets garden beds and borders. In late spring to early summer, it produces spikes of small, bluish-purple tubular flowers that complement the dark foliage. Thriving in partial to full shade, 'Mahogany' is versatile in various garden settings, including mixed borders, rock gardens, and as effective erosion control on slopes.
Works well in
Borders · Woodland Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Cottage Gardens
Companion plants
Hostas · Ferns · Brunnera · Hellebores · Astilbes · Heucheras
Design tip
Use to define the front of shaded borders with a rich band of burgundy foliage that anchors the planting design.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
