SKU: 00840369419019 Burgundy Glow Ajuga – Bold Groundcover with Brilliant Color

Key Features:

• Color:
  • Foliage: Variegated burgundy, cream, and green
  • Flowers: Short spikes of violet-blue blooms in spring

• Fragrance: Mild, pleasant scent from flowers

• Wildlife Resistance: Resistant to deer and rabbits

• Pest Resistance: Low pest issues; generally disease-free with good airflow

• Planting Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 3–9

• Sun Preferences: Grows in full shade to partial sun; tolerates full sun in cool climates

• Drought Tolerance: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil but can handle dry spells once established

• Size at Maturity: Reaches 4–6 inches tall (up to 8" with flower spikes) and spreads 12–24 inches wide

• Planting Instructions (from a 3.5" pot):

  • Select a shady to partially sunny site with well-draining soil

  • Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and slightly wider

  • Place the plant so the crown is level with the soil surface

  • Backfill, firm gently, and water thoroughly

  • Space 12–18 inches apart for a full groundcover effect

  • Water regularly until established; mulch lightly to retain moisture

  • Trim back flower spikes after blooming to maintain a neat appearance

Burgundy Glow Ajuga is an eye-catching, low-maintenance solution for adding vibrant foliage and spring color to shaded or partially sunny spots in the landscape.

***We recommend that you wait 7 to 10 days from the date of receipt before repotting your plants, to allow them to recover from the shock of shipping***

Exercise caution and use your best judgment before ordering during unusually hot or cold weather (below 32 degrees F, or in excess of 95F for shipping purposes), as these extremes may leave your plant vulnerable to damage. The optimal time for planting for most of our material is in mid to late spring, past the danger of hard frost. Please refer to our preferred shipping and planting guide for your area below.

Sometimes these plants are small, like the pictures. Sometimes they will be larger, depending on crop rotation. No plants are shipped from our farm until fully rooted. 

Our unique, innovative packaging ensures your order arrives in excellent condition. We recommend that you place your order according to the ideal planting time for your growing zone (see estimated dates below). 

Spring

Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May

Zone 5: Late April to Early May

Zone 6: Mid to Late April

Zone 7: Early to Mid April

Zone 8: Late March to Early April

Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September

Zone 5: Early to Mid September

Zone 6: Mid September

Zone 7: Mid to Late September

Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October