#blue bugle

[faguscarolinensis]

Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' / 'Burgundy Glow' Carpet Bugle at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens at Duke University in Durham, NC

[giulliadella]

I am insanely angry.

Look at this gorgeous patch of blue bugle (Ajuga genevensis):

Well, today was the grass cutting day (also known as “day when I want to stab myself in the ears and regularly lose my faith in humanity”). Look how this patch looks like now:

Only one - ONE bugle survived:

And you know what’s the worst thing? Bugles are small. They don’t grow over 10cm. So WHY CUT THEM? What soulless monster came and saw these gorgeous flowers and was like “yeah mow them down”?!?

Lamiaceae are plants that don’t grow after being cut like grass. They are also incredibly important for pollinators, especially bees. I want to commit war crimes whenever something like this happens.

[flowerishness]

Ajuga reptans (Bugleweed, var: Blue Bugle)

Blue Bugle

Whereas it’s absolutely true that bugleweed can be invasive (it’s in my lawn!), it’s also a pretty little flower and another sure sign of spring in Vancouver. This little patch in our back garden looks like a purple forest this morning. Admittedly, in this forest, the trees are only about five inches tall.

[kyorinrinswritingdump]

Blue Bugle 「西洋十二単」

A friend forever || Is worth more than a hundred || Lesser, distant friends || A friend forever stays for life || Even after years apart

A friend forever Is worth more than a hundred Lesser, distant friends A friend forever stays for life Even after years apart