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Bugleweed and Wild strawberry: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Bugleweed Ajuga reptans	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Wild strawberry Fragaria virginiana
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Native range
Europe, northern Africa, and southwestern Asia	E. Canada to N. & E. U.S.A. and N. Mexico.See state guides
Sunlight
Sun to full shade	Part sun & shade
Soil moisture
Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates occasional wetness	Average moisture / Dry soil
Mature height
6–12 in	4–9 in
Mature spread
6–12 in; runners spread farther	1–2 ft
USDA hardiness zones
3–10	5–9
Season of interest
Spring–summer flowers	Spring
Garden & wildlife value
Attracts bumblebees, hummingbirds, and songbirds.	Native spring flowers feed pollinators, including specialist bees.
Growing notes
Runners root into a dense groundcover that can spread beyond its planting area.	Spreads by runners; use well-drained soil and expect some summer dormancy in hot weather.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Kew

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.