{"product_id":"ajuga-mahogany","title":"Ajuga 'Mahogany'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAjuga 'Mahogany'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a low growing evergreen perennial prized for its rich bronze mahogany foliage and vibrant blue flower spikes in spring. It forms a dense spreading carpet that adds year round color and texture to borders, woodland gardens, and shaded spaces while helping suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 - 6 in x 12 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average moist well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during establishment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAjuga reptans is native to Europe and western Asia. 'Mahogany' is a cultivated ornamental selection valued for its distinctive foliage color, evergreen habit, and dependable groundcover performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees which visit the dense blue flower spikes for nectar and pollen in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an early season nectar source for butterflies including skippers and Painted Ladies when many other plants are just beginning to bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 12 - 18 in apart for quick coverage and a dense weed suppressing groundcover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, slopes, and beneath shrubs where its colorful foliage creates season long interest and fills open spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bright silver foliage creates striking contrast against the dark mahogany leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Complements the warm foliage tones while adding mounded texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAthyrium niponicum 'Pictum' (Japanese Painted Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides delicate silvery fronds that pair beautifully with the glossy foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiarella cordifolia (Foamflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers soft spring blooms and thrives in similar woodland conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'June' (Plantain Lily)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds bold variegated foliage that contrasts with the low spreading habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":46532551049377,"sku":"AJUGA MAHOGANY","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/Ajuga_Mahogany_a30f1578-9345-497d-85ad-9389fcb2f0d9.png?v=1781794401","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/ajuga-mahogany","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}