Ajuga reptans Blueberry Muffin

Common Name:
Ajuga reptans 'Blueberry Muffin'

Description:
Ajuga reptans 'Blueberry Muffin' is a compact, hardy ground cover celebrated for its deep green foliage with rich burgundy undertones and dense clusters of vibrant blue flower spikes in spring. This vigorous yet well-behaved variety creates a tidy, mat-forming habit, making it ideal for underplanting, edging, filling gaps between pavers, and adding colour to shady garden beds. ‘Blueberry Muffin’ is particularly noted for its ability to tolerate a range of soil types and light levels, thriving in both part shade and full shade, while also coping with periods of dryness once established. In Melbourne’s climate, it performs as a reliable evergreen ground cover, suppressing weeds and adding seasonal interest. Its compact nature makes it a great companion in containers and mixed plantings where a splash of colour and foliage contrast is needed.

Form:
Ground Cover
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 10–15 cm
Width: 30–45 cm

Aspect:
Part Shade
Full Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
Bright Blue
Violet-Blue

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Low Maintenance
Ground Cover
Weed Suppressive
Colourful Foliage Year-Round
Evergreen in mild climates
Excellent for Shade Gardens

Toxicity:
Considered non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:
Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’
Hosta ‘Blue Mouse Ears’
Liriope ‘Evergreen Giant’
Ferns (e.g. Asplenium bulbiferum)
Pulmonaria ‘Silver Bouquet’