Appearing almost black (especially during spring and fall) this is absolutely the most deeply purple-leaved of all ajugas. `Mahogany’, not surprisingly, is superior for high contrast and becomes a down right spectacle during spring when decorated with bright blue flowers.
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Details
Hardiness Zone:
3
Blossom Color:
Violet to Purple
Growth Habit:
Creeping
Max Height:
3"
Texture:
Coarse Texture
Recommended Spacing:
8" to 12"
We sell this plant in these containers:
3¼ Pot 18 Pack
Special Characteristics
Cuttings
Seasonal Effect
Moderate Area
Hummingbird
Bees
Small Area
Deer Resistant
Evergreen
Foot Traffic Tolerant
Sandy Soil Tolerant
Features
Deep purple, nearly black leaves, carpeting habit, cheerful bright blue hummingbird attracting springborne flowers.
Landscape Value
Carpeting, maintenance reducing ground cover for small to moderate scale. Good filler between stepping stones, good color contrast.
Care
Watering:
'Mahogany' Ajuga requires a fair amount of supplemental watering and often requires watering on a regular basis during the growing season.
Fertilizing:
'Mahogany' Ajuga is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Mahogany' Ajuga is evergreen and does not require pruning. It is normally only pruned for the purpose of keeping it within bounds.
