Catlin's Giant Ajuga
Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Catlin's Giant Ajuga highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer
Growing Zones 4-8
The Catlin's Giant Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant') is a useful ground cover with short spikes of pretty blue flowers. Catlin's Giant Ajuga, is one of the largest-growing Ajuga varieties, forming bronzy-red, spinach-like aromatic leaves. This Ajuga is an excellent flowering groundcover for shady to sunny areas where perennials and grass will not grow.
Combine Catlin's Giant Ajuga with yellow and purple spring-blooming perennials to make an attractive garden. The flowers appear in spring on 10-inch tall flowering spikes and are a boon to Pollinators! You may even see a few hummingbirds dropping by!
Growing 6-8 inches tall and spreading a tidy 18-24 inches wide, Bugleweed thrives throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 8! Highly adaptable to a wide range of sun and soil types, you’ll love how adaptable these perennials are! In warm climates, you'll also enjoy the semi-evergreen leaves and color all winter!
Landscape Application:
This Ajuga looks especially good in containers and mixed planters as spillers and fillers! Window boxes, patio pots, and as an accent around a larger specimen plant in front porch urns are ideal locations for these showy space-saving plants!
Anyone who has planted Mint in their garden can attest to how well it can spread when allowed! Since Ajuga is in the Mint family, it can also spread very well. You can plant these creeping perennials on banks or slopes to make hard-to-mow hillsides safer, and slow erosion, and they are ideal for fast mass planting. Plant under trees or around shrubs to create a lacy skirt or hide bare leggy stems as a facer plant. Looking great in front of your foundation plantings and hedges.
Plant along pathways or between pavers for a pretty journey around your landscape, not worrying about damaging it, as Bugleweed is tolerant to foot traffic Hardy enough for Rock Gardens, and pretty as front of the Cottage border accents, Ajuga are pretty low-growing accents.
- Purple Spike Blooms
- Purple Tinted Foliage
- Low-Growing Perennial Groundcover
- Pollinators Galore
- Mat-Forming Landscape Filler, Container Spillers & Edging
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Catlin's Giant Ajuga will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to the morning sun and the colors will be more vivid, the foliage also does well in afternoon shade in hot climates. Ajuga prefers moist soil with good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas once established. Try to avoid soggy conditions and clay soil that can cause rot.
Pruning is recommended in the early spring. Some choose to mow this ground covering perennial after flowering to remove spent flower spikes and clean up the area. Be mindful of its spreading abilities! Plant and maintain it so you keep your area looking neat and lovely! Divide as needed and transplant to expand your enjoyment of this pretty plant!
- Thrives in Both Sunny & Shaded Locations
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture to Low Once Established
- Clean Mounds In Late Autumn or Early Spring
- Low Maintenance Deer-Resistant Plant
Larger than the rest, the Catlin's Giant Bugleweed will fill your landscape with big bold beauty! Order now at NatureHills.com!
