Bugleweed 'Catlin's Giant' {3 1/2 in. Pots, min 25}

Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' (AKA Giant Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle 'Catlin's Giant', Sicklewort 'Catlin's Giant', Carpenter's Herb 'Catlin's Giant')
Pronunciation: uh-JOO-guh REP-tanz
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True to her name, Caitlin's Giant is much larger than other Ajuga (commonly called Bugleweed) and she does not disappoint. If you are looking for a low-maintenance, rapidly spreading ground cover that promises constant pops of colorful foliage and beautiful flowers that beckon butterflies, you'll want to take a good look at Caitlin's Giant.

She tends toward clumping until her root system is fully established at which point she takes off spreading and covering your garden with low rosettes of large, variegated purple-bronze foliage. Arriving in early spring, her deep blue-purple flower spikes climb between 8-10 inches and continue their show into early summer.

Though Caitlin's Giant loves full shade, given an average, medium wet, well-drained soil, and at least a bit of shade in southern zones, Caitlin will thrive. And the bottom line is that gardeners just can't resist the constant color of her large foliage.
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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.

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.
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12/05/2017 By Edward Brentnall
Product reviewed: Bugleweed 'Catlin's Giant' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

Arrived in great shape

Product arrived in less than a week perfectly packed. We have made three orders and we will continue to use Classy Groundcovers as principal source,
Wonderful Ajuga
04/28/2017 By Lu Perantoni
Product reviewed: Bugleweed 'Catlin's Giant' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

Classy had a couple dozen beautiful ajuga plants sent to us. They were securely wrapped and upon arrival showed no shipping damage at all. We have had a lot of rain lately so I have left them as they arrived and there is no damage. Plants are large, deep... Read full review >

My plants arrived while I was out of town and my husband was able to keep them watered. They look great and are very healthy. I am also impressed with the customer service in that two employees contacted me via phone and email to ensure that the plants were... Read full review >

The plants looked not so great when i unpacked and planted them. Five weeks later, i am happily amazed at how fast they've grown and how healthy and shiny they look.
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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FREE SHIPPING - Classy Groundcovers offers free shipping, and your plants never spend more than three days in transit.

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Care
Care: trim to rejuvenate, Care: ajuga, Care: trim runners to prevent spread, Care: well-drained
General information that applies to all plants:
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