Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow'
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-8
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Height: 3-4 inches
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Spread: 18-24 inches
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Bloom Time: May to June
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Bloom: short spikes of tiny, two lipped flowers in deep blue
shades
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Light: part sun to full shade; more
intense foliage variation with increased sunlight
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Soil: adaptable; best in rich, humusy,
well-drained, slightly acidic soil
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Moisture: medium
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Use: groundcover, borders and edges,
mixed containers
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Care: divide overcrowded plants; may be
mowed after flowering to remove spent flower spikes and rejuvenate foliage;
provide good air circulation to avoid crown rot
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Concerns: generally pest-free; watch for
powdery mildew; avoid planting where its spreading nature could pose removal
problems
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Native to: species native to Europe
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Notes: low-growing, dense carpet of
attractive evergreen foliage rosettes; glossy, puckered,tri-colored leaves in
shades of rose-burgundy, creamy-white, and dark green; older leaves turn a rich
bronze hue in fall; spreads more slowly than many varieties; excellent for
shady areas where grass has difficulty growing; flowers attract butterflies and
hummingbirds; rabbit and deer resistant; tolerates black walnut
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Supplier: The Bruce Company
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Pollinator Garden C199
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