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Stories from the Garden: Ajuga, what does a bugle have to do it with it?

Stories from the Garden: Ajuga, what does a bugle have to do it with it?

Update: 2025-10-10
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In this episode, Dr. A digs into one of the most widely loved—and widely grown—ground covers in the garden world: Ajuga, also known as bugleweed. Found in gardens from north to south, ajuga is a true equal opportunist, spreading across landscapes with its striking foliage and beautiful lavender to blue flower spikes.

But where did the name bugleweed come from? And what exactly is a bugleweed, anyway?

Join Dr. A as he explores the history, beauty, and quirks of this versatile and colorful plant that’s just as fun to talk about as it is to grow.

  • A favorite ground cover
  • Rich foliage in many colors
  • Lavender-blue blooms
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Stories from the Garden: Ajuga, what does a bugle have to do it with it?

Stories from the Garden: Ajuga, what does a bugle have to do it with it?

Dr. Allan Armitage