‘Royalty’ bugleweed Ajuga reptans 'Royalty' Type:groundcoverlow-maintenance lawnperennials Notable Traits:attracts butterflies/pollinatorslow-maintenanceresistant: deerresistant: diseaseresistant: rabbitstriking foliagetolerates clay soiltolerates harsh roadside conditionstrailing habit Hardiness:Zone 3 – 9 Mature Height:less than 8in Light:part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure)part to full shade (4 hours or less sun)part to full sun (6 hours or more sun) Water:drought tolerant once established Bloom Color:blue Bloom Shape:spike Bloom Time:spring Foliage:blackpurple Description Dark burgundy to black foliage with bright blue flowers makes a great low-mainetance groundcover that contrasts beautifully with other shade garden plants.