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Bugleweed 'Bronze Beauty' {tray of 72 cells}
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Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty' (AKA A. 'Gaiety', Bronze Improved, Carpet Bugle, Bugleherb, Blue Bugle, 'Gaiety', Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb)
Pronunciation: ah-JOO-guh REP-tanz BRONZ BYOO-tee
Product: 71512

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1-9 flats of 72 cells: $213.84 ($2.97 per plant)
10+ flats: $202.35 per flat ($2.81 per plant)
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 5/18/2026.
(minimum of 1) tray of 72 cells
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NOTE: This product ships from a location that requires extra lead time. Orders placed by 10am EST on Thursday will usually ship early the following week. This product can be pre-ordered if out-of-stock. Please be sure to study the next paragraph below to understand the size of these small plants and avoid unmet expectations.
These plants are grown in a 10" x 20" tray (view sample). Size of the cells in a 72-cell tray: depth 2.35" x 1.625" x 1.625". Volume: 4 cubic inches. View samples of all cell sizes.
If you are after fast spreading, low-growing ground covers with absolutely stunning variegated foliage, Bronze Beauty is definitely worth taking note of. Her purple-bronze leaves stand out as a stunning backdrop in nearly every garden.

Boasting beautiful 2-inch lilac flower spikes in early spring, Bronze Beauty will attract butterflies and is sure to be the envy of all your neighbors. She will tolerate occasional foot traffic, and is content to grow in conditions ranging from droughts to bogs. She is often seen gracing the edges of ponds, flowering beneath trees and shrubs, and even in containers.

Bronze Beauty's favorite locale will be a well-drained shady location, but she will not disappoint you in a sunny area. What you are guaranteed to get with her is a quick growing, frost hardy, absolutely irresistibly colored display of foliage and the promise of lovely flowers in spring. How can you go wrong?

Gardener Tips
Remember if you seek that metallic bronze hue from Bronze Beauty's foliage, you'll want to plant her in a sunny location; otherwise she will become more green in color.
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General information about Ajuga (Bugleweed):
Ajuga reptans (commonly called Bugleweed) is noted for her striking range of foliage, colors, and textures. In mass plantings, the blanket of blue flowers is simply stunning. Because of her attractive tri-color foliage and spikes of blue flowers in spring, she is a frequent choice for planting under roses. Superb at choking out weeds, Ajuga creates a mat of semi-evergreen to evergreen, foliage that remains attractive all year round. She is also sought out because it is one of the few groundcovers that will grow under walnut trees. Growing Ajuga under trees offers gardeners who prefer not to mow under them because of the danger of large root systems a lovely solution to covering their ground. Because Ajuga will grow in shady areas, she is a terrific option for spots where grasses often fail to thrive. This makes her a perfect choice to replace turf grass, and even for growth on banks, slopes, and under shrubs. This is a plant most gardeners won’t do without.

Things to Note
The foliage color will be less vibrant in areas with no direct sunlight. For example, the Black Scallop and Bronze Beauty will be greener and the Burgundy Glow will have less burgundy.

Be aware that variegated cultivars such as Black Scallop are hybridized or sports and occasionally she will revert. Watch out for any emerging green shoots. Immediately weed any such shoots out since they are much more vigorous than the variegated plant and will take over the clump.

To avoid crown rot It is critical for Ajugas to be planted with the crown (top of the root mass) slightly ABOVE ground level so water will not pool over the roots.

Speaking of foliage, keep in mind that the more direct sun Ajuga receives the more depth of color her foliage maintains. Plants such as Black Scallop or Bronze Beauty will become more green and Burgundy Glow will be less burgundy with less sunlight.

Interesting Fact
The leaves and young shoots of Ajuga cultivars are edible (but a bit bitter) and add contrasting color to salads.
Specifications
Shipping
If you are more than a one-day ship away, we do not recommend shipping this plant during the heat of summer (July-August). Although our shipments are expedited (at most three days in transit), this plant tends to suffer more than average plants when shipped during hot weather (sometimes melting into mush).

You may order them, but understand that we will not replace or refund should any perish. (more)

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Care
If desired, in order to rejuvenate the foliage, cut it back to the ground after flowering. Mow large areas of bugleweed with a lawn mower; however, in small patches, trim plants back with pruning shears or a weed trimmer.
Does well in full shade, but its best foliage color is in part-sun locations (at least 3-4 hours of sun per day). Tolerates full sun in southern zones with ample moisture. Prefers loamy, well-drained soil but tolerates moderately dry ones. Avoid situations where it is wet for extended periods.

Do not plant Ajuga too deep, the very top of the root is best left above soil level. Do not overwater, let the top 2" of soil dry out before watering. Do not let it stay bone dry for extended periods, but Ajuga likes air to reach their roots and too much water hampers that.
In areas where spreading is not desired, trim back the runners before they take root or prune ruthlessly once a year.
Requires good drainage.
General information that applies to all plants:
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Best Ajuga purchase!!!
06/01/2020 By Angela Duncum (TX)
Product reviewed: Bugleweed 'Bronze Beauty' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

I have tried for 2 years to find healthy ajuga for a bed under some trees. These plants are beautiful. I put them in the ground, and immediately ordered more. Thank you Classy Groundcovers!!

Planted the next day and with some care expect good and desired results. Spent many years attempting to grow grass in this heavily shaded area and hope this ground cover will be the answer instead.
Well packed, healthy plants!
04/29/2020 By Deanna Broadwell (MO)
Product reviewed: Bugleweed 'Bronze Beauty' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

I've ordered from Classy several times now, and I've never been disappointed. My plants have always arrived on schedule, carefully packed, and very healthy. I haven't always been able to get them in the ground right away, but they've been hardy enough to... Read full review >

The plants arrived in beautiful condition—very healthy and well rooted.

I have been purchasing from Classy Groundcovers since 2017 and I just placed my 9th order. The plants always arrive in a timely manner, well-packed, and great condition. The last order was no exception. The Bugelweed Bronze Beauty are beautiful and I look... Read full review >
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