General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best foliage color in sun but also grows well in shade. Wide soil tolerance, but prefers moist, humusy soils. Spreads rapidly by stolons and can be quite aggressive in lawns. Plants may be mowed on a high lawn mower setting after bloom in order to remove spent flower spikes and to maintain the appearance of the planting.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
This bugleweed cultivar is a dense, rapidly spreading, mat-forming ground cover which features green leaves with white margins. Whorls of tiny, dark bluish purple flowers appear in mid to late spring on spikes rising above the foliage (total height typically to 10"). Large clumps of this variegated ground cover can produce a striking display, especially when in full bloom. The species name of reptans refers to the "reptant" or creeping habit of the plant.
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Crown rot can be a problem, particularly in the humid conditions of the deep South and in soils that are heavy. Avoid planting in wet, heavy soils, provide good air circulation and divide when clumps become overcrowded. Also avoid planting near perennial beds or lawns where spreading could pose removal problems.
Uses:
Primary use is as a ground cover. Will fill in large, shady areas where lawns are difficult to establish. May also be planted on banks or slopes, under trees or around shrubs. Can be planted over spring bulbs such as snowdrops (Galanthus).
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