bugleweed

An outstanding groundcover with robust colored foliage in dark purple, bronze or changes from deep green, light green, rose, violet and burgundy with mottled edges of creamy-white. A moderate to fast growing groundcover in good soil, best in a 1/2 day of sun to part shade. 2″ tall, violet-blue spikes cover the plants in spring and develop sporadically the rest of the season. Grow anywhere you need a tough, attractive groundcover.

Plant in dry to moist, nutrient poor or rich soil amended with organic matter like Petitti Planting Mix. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water, once a week the first year. Use Plant-tone and Iron-tone in spring or at planting; apply Osmocote in summer. Shear or mow to rejuvenate. Mulch 1-2” to suppress weeds. Divide in spring or fall every 2-3 years.