janet5360
Pittsburgh, PA
64, joined Dec. 2013
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Could anyone tell me whats a good ground cover to plant on hillside in my area. This area gets only part sun during the day. The last thing that was there was ivy.
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luckylouie42
Cedar Grove, WV
74, joined Mar. 2008
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check with a greenhouse, or nursery, they would know
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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hosta
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bluecougareyes
Chelan, WA
73, joined Nov. 2008
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"Perry Winkle" ... a hardy ground cover / creeper that has nice colorful flowers
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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seedum
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tileman1814
Kalispell, MT
66, joined Nov. 2007
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Bugleweed is a fast-growing ground cover that usually creeps within just a few inches of the ground (the specific epithet, reptans, means "creeping"), although when in flower (if you count the flower spike), it may reach a height of 6" or more. Ajuga blooms from spring to mid-summer. Flower color varies but is often blue to purple. The color of the leaves likewise depends on the cultivar: you will encounter ajugas with coppery or purplish leaves, besides green. The 'Chocolate Chip' cultivar has darker leaves than the species plant, including a hint of what some call a "chocolate brown"; its blooms are bluish purple.
Planting Zones for Ajuga:
Bugleweed can be grown in zones 3-10. This ground cover is indigenous to Eurasia.
Sun and Soil Requirements for Ajuga:
An easy ground cover to grow, bugleweed will grow in sun or part shade, and it's not fussy about soil so long as the drainage is good.
Uses for Ajuga in Landscaping:
Ajuga will form a dense mat, which is one reason why it's so popular as a ground cover; in fact, another common name for the plant is "carpet bugleweed." Ajuga can also be used for erosion control. Deer seem not to like ajuga, making this spreading dynamo a deer-resistant ground cover. They are also rabbit-proof flowers.
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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Shamrock
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