ajuga
noun
aju·ga ˈa-jə-gə 
plural ajuga or ajugas
: bugle entry 1
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Not to be confused with the layman’s idea of ground cover, such as ajuga or English ivy, this foundational layer, from 6 to 12 inches tall, is meant to function like a canvas, accounting for about 50% of your plant material. 
Catherine Romano, WSJ, 13 Aug. 2022 Groundcovers like ajuga may survive, if not thrive. Jessica Damiano, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2022 Anemone, astilbe, fern, hosta, oakleaf hydrangea, ligularia, rhododendron, toad lily, and woodland phlox thrive in many mainland U.S. regions; ajuga, clivia, tropical gingers and bromeliads are good choices for the warmest climates. Jessica Damiano, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2022 The common ajuga is the smaller dark purple one in the shot, while the large foliaged one is Caitlen’s Giant. Janet Carson, Arkansas Online, 13 Dec. 2021 In his Down to Earth column, Neil Sperry addresses reader questions about allergies, ground cover ajuga and more. San Antonio Express-News, 1 Mar. 2021 Instead: Though its flowers aren't fragrant, ajuga also can grow in shady spots similar to lily-of-the-valley, but won't take over the garden. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2020 The only problem with ajuga is a disease called crown rot, or southern blight. Neil Sperry, ExpressNews.com, 2 Apr. 2020 Perennials that are dormant over the winter, such as daylilies, ajuga, daisy, rudbeckia, coreopsis, yarrow and others, can be divided and transplanted now through February. NOLA.com, 28 Oct. 2017 See More
Catherine Romano, WSJ, 13 Aug. 2022 Groundcovers like ajuga may survive, if not thrive. Jessica Damiano, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2022 Anemone, astilbe, fern, hosta, oakleaf hydrangea, ligularia, rhododendron, toad lily, and woodland phlox thrive in many mainland U.S. regions; ajuga, clivia, tropical gingers and bromeliads are good choices for the warmest climates. Jessica Damiano, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2022 The common ajuga is the smaller dark purple one in the shot, while the large foliaged one is Caitlen’s Giant. Janet Carson, Arkansas Online, 13 Dec. 2021 In his Down to Earth column, Neil Sperry addresses reader questions about allergies, ground cover ajuga and more. San Antonio Express-News, 1 Mar. 2021 Instead: Though its flowers aren't fragrant, ajuga also can grow in shady spots similar to lily-of-the-valley, but won't take over the garden. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2020 The only problem with ajuga is a disease called crown rot, or southern blight. Neil Sperry, ExpressNews.com, 2 Apr. 2020 Perennials that are dormant over the winter, such as daylilies, ajuga, daisy, rudbeckia, coreopsis, yarrow and others, can be divided and transplanted now through February. NOLA.com, 28 Oct. 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from a- entry 2 + Latin jugum yoke — more at yoke
First Known Use
1640, in the meaning defined above