1 / 5Key characteristics
- 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
Groundcovers
Ajuga reptans ‘Mahogany’
Mahogany Bugleweed
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.
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Vinca major ‘Maculata’
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Full sun to part shade
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Partial shade to full sun
Geranium x magnificum 'Blue Blood'
Blue Blood Cransebill
Blooms dark purple-blue with prominent darker veining
Full sun to partial shade
Geranium x magnificum
Purple Cranesbill
Blooms violet-blue to purple flowers with darker purple or maroon veins
Full sun to partial shade