noun
- a genus of low-growing plants of the mint family, commonly grown as ground cover and valued for their blue, purple, pink, or white flowers
Usage: also called bugle or bugleweed; botanical term
Examples
- The gardener planted ajuga along the garden border to create a colorful ground cover.
- Ajuga reptans spreads quickly and is ideal for shady areas under trees.
- The purple flowers of the ajuga bloom in spring and attract bees.
- Many homeowners choose ajuga because it requires minimal maintenance once established.
- The ajuga in our yard has filled in the bare patches between the stepping stones.