Ajuga reptans 'Braunherz'

Braunherz' is a stoloniferous, mat-forming, compact bugleweed cultivar that typically spreads to form a foliage carpet which is only 2-4\ tall. This cultivar is most noted for its unusually dark foliage. It produces spreading rosettes of dark reddish-bronze oval leaves which mature to almost black. In the St. Louis area, it is essentially semi-evergreen with foliage retaining color during mild winters but depreciating significantly in harsh winters. Tiny bluish-purple, two-lipped flowers (typical mint family) appear in spring on dense spikes rising above the foliage from the rosette centers to... more »

Braunherz' is a stoloniferous, mat-forming, compact bugleweed cultivar that typically spreads to form a foliage carpet which is only 2-4\ tall. This cultivar is most noted for its unusually dark foliage. It produces spreading rosettes of dark reddish-bronze oval leaves which mature to almost black. In the St. Louis area, it is essentially semi-evergreen with foliage retaining color during mild winters but depreciating significantly in harsh winters. Tiny bluish-purple, two-lipped flowers (typical mint family) appear in spring on dense spikes rising above the foliage from the rosette centers to 6\" tall. When in full flower, plantings can produce a striking floral display, however this cultivar, as with most ajugas, is primarily grown for its foliage. The cultivar name of this plant is sometimes translated into English and sold by nurseries as 'Bronze Heart'." (less)