Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' is a bold groundcover with glossy, bronze-purple foliage and deep blue flower spikes that bloom in spring 💙🌿. Fast-spreading and low-growing, it forms a dense carpet that suppresses weeds, making it perfect for shady areas, under trees, or in mixed borders 🐝🌱.
- Hardiness USDA Zones are 4 to 9
- Thrives in Full Shade to Part Sun
- Typically grows 4–6 inches tall and spreads 12–36 inches wide
Note: Your plant is shipped potted and carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery. Foliage may appear flattened during transit but will bounce back with watering and light.
Frequently Asked Questions❓
Can this be used as a groundcover?
🧩 Yes! It spreads quickly and forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat.
Is it good for pollinators?
🦋 Absolutely! The springtime blooms attract bees and butterflies.
Will it tolerate foot traffic?
👣 Light foot traffic is fine, but it's best used in low-traffic areas or between stepping stones.
Is it deer-resistant?
🦌 Yes, Ajuga is typically unbothered by deer and rabbits.
Can it be grown in containers?
🪴 Yes! It spills beautifully over edges and makes an excellent container filler.
Growing Zones: 4–9
| Mature Height: | 4–6 inches |
| Sunlight: | Full Shade to Part Sun |
| Mature Width: | 12–36 inches |
| Botanical Name: | Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Foliage: | Bronze-purple, glossy foliage |
| Plant Type: | Evergreen Groundcover |
| Product Type: | Low-Maintenance Shade Plant |
