Ajuga reptans 'Espresso' ~ Best Buddies Espresso Ajuga cutting-flowers Starr-100902-9035-Prunus cerasifera x salicina-fruit from

Starr-100902-9035-Prunus cerasifera x salicina-fruit from Polipoli in bowls-Olinda-Maui (25024901016)

IMAGES: Photo by Walters Gardens

Small bright scarlet flowers with yellow stamen bloom heavily in early spring before the foliage comes in attracting butterflies

The fragrant soft white flowers with a yellow marking bloom year round if deadheaded

Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained soils

Ajuga reptans 'Espresso' ~ Best Buddies Espresso Ajuga cutting-flowers Starr-100902-9035-Prunus cerasifera x salicina-fruit fromBest Buddies Espresso Ajuga is an hardy spreading evergreen perennial that forms a dense carpet like mat of dark bronze foliage that holds its color in summer. Charming spikes of royal blue flowers rise above the foliage from mid spring into summer. Flowers best in part sun and moist, well drained soils. Type: Perennial, Groundcover Height: 0. 5' Spread: 1' 1. 5' Spacing: 1. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Blue