Because ajuga naturalizes easily, spreading by stolons, or horizontal stems that creep along the ground, you’ll want to think about where you plant it. This member of the mint family spreads fast and can become invasive.

Ajuga is typically grown in shady locations but will thrive just as well in the sun, albeit more slowly, making it much easier to control. The plant also likes fairly moist soil but is remarkably adaptable and will even tolerate a little drought.

Ajuga spread by underground runners called stolons. These runners root the plant in nearby soil and form clumps. The ajuga clumps will eventually get crowded and begin to lose vigor. This is the time to lift and divide them in order to obtain additional ajuga plants.

Most Ajuga are evergreen throughout most of their growing range and will require little if any pruning. After flowering plants can be deadheaded if desired.

Ajuga, for example, grows just a few inches tall, yet it adds tons of color to your landscape. Also known as bugleweed, this easy-care walkable groundcover plant is prized for its ability to slowly and steadily carpet your yard with its colorful foliage.

This low-maintenance perennial is grown for its colorful foliage and groundcover habit. In the spring, it produces profuse blue flower spikes about 6″ tall and it may sporadically bloom again throughout summer and into fall. Bugleweed’s flowers are breathtaking when planted in mass.

Also known as bugleweed, this easy-care walkable groundcover plant is prized for its ability to slowly and steadily carpet your yard with its colorful foliage.

Bishop’s Weed/Goutweed As it spreads, its roots from a dense mat, smothering out any nearby plants. That may sound nice for weed control, but it will eventually take over your garden plants, too.

Ajuga is relatively care-free, however, it can spread, particularly in lawns. Excellent ground cover to use as an ornamental lawn alternative, with a light amount of foot traffic.