Ajuga 'Mahogany' is a low growing evergreen perennial prized for its rich bronze mahogany foliage and vibrant blue flower spikes in spring. It forms a dense spreading carpet that adds year round color and texture to borders, woodland gardens, and shaded spaces while helping suppress weeds. Height & Spread: 4 - 6 in x 12 - 24 in Bloom Time: Mid to late spring Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Soil Preference: Average moist well drained soil Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during establishment Deer Resistance: Deer resistant Native Status Ajuga reptans is native to Europe and western Asia. 'Mahogany' is a cultivated ornamental selection valued for its distinctive foliage color, evergreen habit, and dependable groundcover performance. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Bees Attracts native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees which visit the dense blue flower spikes for nectar and pollen in spring. Butterflies Provides an early season nectar source for butterflies including skippers and Painted Ladies when many other plants are just beginning to bloom. Spacing & Landscape Use Spacing Recommendations Space 12 - 18 in apart for quick coverage and a dense weed suppressing groundcover. Landscape Placement Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, slopes, and beneath shrubs where its colorful foliage creates season long interest and fills open spaces. Companion Plants Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Bright silver foliage creates striking contrast against the dark mahogany leaves. Heuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells) - Complements the warm foliage tones while adding mounded texture. Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' (Japanese Painted Fern) - Provides delicate silvery fronds that pair beautifully with the glossy foliage. Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Offers soft spring blooms and thrives in similar woodland conditions. Hosta 'June' (Plantain Lily) - Adds bold variegated foliage that contrasts with the low spreading habit.
