Geneva Bugleweed

Ajuga genevensis, Lamiaceae

Zones

4–8

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Balm-leaved ArchangelLamium orvala

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

SilverweedPotentilla anserina

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Wild Service TreeSorbus torminalis

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Large ThymeThymus pulegioides

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Violet WillowSalix daphnoides

Willow produces salicin compounds that can inhibit understory herbaceous plant growth

Golden-scaled Male FernDryopteris affinis

Fern fronds create dense shade and allelopathic compounds inhibit understory herb growth

Uses

Functions

Ground CoverPollinator SupportMedicinal HerbErosion Control

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-InflammatoryAstringentRespiratory

Common Questions

What zones does Geneva Bugleweed grow in?

Geneva Bugleweed grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Geneva Bugleweed?

Good companions for Geneva Bugleweed include Balm-leaved Archangel, Silverweed, Wild Service Tree, Large Thyme.

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