Heirloom Garden at the National Museum of American History,
Behring Center
Ajuga
reptans
Family: Lamiaceae
Perennial, herbaceous groundcover
Foliage is red-green, low growing and evergreen, with blue
flower spikes mid to late spring. Spreads easily and forms
a thick carpet, prefers some shade and moisture.
Common names: Ajuga, common bugle, carpet bugleweed.