How to Grow Ajuga
Ajuga reptans
Your complete guide to growing Ajuga.
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Companion Plants for Ajuga
✓ Good companions
Shares preference for moist, partially shaded conditions and provides vertical contrast
Complementary spring bloomer for shade gardens with similar soil moisture preferences
Both tolerate shade well, ajuga provides living mulch for caladium bulbs
Both prefer shade and consistent moisture, creates natural woodland garden aesthetic
Similar growing conditions and non-competitive root systems, attractive foliage combination
Both thrive in partial shade with similar moisture requirements, complementary foliage textures
Excellent textural contrast in shade gardens with compatible growing requirements
Compatible shade groundcovers with similar cultural needs and spreading habits
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many plants including ajuga
Extremely aggressive spreader that will compete and potentially overwhelm ajuga
Both are vigorous groundcovers that will compete aggressively for space
