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Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'
| Family Name: | Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
| Common Name: | Carpet Bugleweed, Common Bugleweed |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 15 cm |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 20 cm to 25 cm |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Europe, Asia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a spreading perennial herb up to 15 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are in flat rosettes variegated with dark green to purple to bronze colours, simple; shape ovate; venation pinnate |
| Flowers | Flowers are purple |
| Habitat | Grows well in moist but not soggy soil. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Groundcover |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Diseases | Susceptible to crown rot disease on soggy soil. |
| Pest(s) | Nematodes |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Pink, Purple |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) Remarks | Bronze |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
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Others
| Master ID | 333 |
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| Species ID | 1629 |
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