Chocolate Chip Ajuga (Bugleweed) - 5 Pack Of 4" Pint Pots
$38.48
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Chocolate Chip Ajuga (Bugleweed) - 5 Pack Of 4" Pint Pots
$38.48
Sale price
$38.48
Regular price
$52.00
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Description
'Chocolate Chip' Ajuga
Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip'
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 3a-9b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Evergreen to Semi-Evergreen Perennial Groundcover
Height or Length at Maturity: 3-4"
Width at Maturity: 1-2' or spreading over time
Spacing: 12-18" apart for mass planting; 6 to 8 inches apart between stones and pavers
Spacing: 12-18" apart for mass planting; 6 to 8 inches apart between stones and pavers
Growth Habit / Form: Dense, Mat-forming, Spreading/Trailing
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Deep Lavender-Blue
Flower Type: Single in elongated spike-type clusters
Flower Color: Deep Lavender-Blue
Flower Type: Single in elongated spike-type clusters
Flower Size: Small
Flowering Period: Spring
Flowering Period: Spring
Fragrant Flowers: No
Foliage Color: Green, Chocolate Purple
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: No
Sun Needs: Full to Mostly Sun in cooler climates, Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade or Filtered sun in warmer climates
Water Needs: Average
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt
Soil Drainage: Well Drained
Soil pH: 5.0 - 6.5
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Deer, Disease, Heat, Humidity, Insect, Foot Traffic
Description
One of our favorite Ajuga, 'Chocolate Chip' sports low, dense patches of narrow leaves showing off a satin sheen finish embossed with rich hues of chocolate brown, bronze and maroon. From mid to late spring, short spikes of pretty lavender-blue flowers stand upright covering the low, spreading foliage. The effect is stunning when planted in mass. We love this one as a groundcover to replace mulch around shrubs and small trees and between and around stepping stones in pathways.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing only 2 to 3 inches tall and spreading up to 24 inches or more to form a dense patch, Chocolate Chip Ajuga is ideal for use between stepping stones and pavers, in wall crevices, around boulders, or as a groundcover around shrubs and trees. It is also useful for erosion control on slopes. A fine addition to cottage gardens, rock gardens, blue theme gardens, Asian gardens and woodland gardens.
Suggested Spacing: 12-18 inches apart for mass planting; 6 to 8 inches apart between stones and pavers
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Growing Preferences
When planted right and in the right spot, Ajuga is easy to grow. It adapts to most soil types and likes shade to part shade. Morning sun or all day filtered sun is fine. It prefers a moist but well-drained soil of average fertility. Overly dry soils will require supplemental irrigation. As with many other plants, a constantly soggy or wet soil can be problematic.
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Care
To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, such as gentle washing and proper storage, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favorites. We encourage you to refer to the care instructions included with each item, designed to help you keep your purchase in top condition.
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