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Chocolate Chip Ajuga

Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip'

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Chocolate Chip Ajuga (Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip') at Gertens

Chocolate Chip Ajuga flowers

Chocolate Chip Ajuga flowers

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Chocolate Chip Ajuga (Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip') at Gertens

Chocolate Chip Ajuga

Chocolate Chip Ajuga

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Height:  4 inches

Spread:  12 inches

Sunlight:  partial shade  full shade 

Hardiness Zone:  3a

Other Names:  Carpet Bugle

Brand:  Gertens

Description:

A dwarf ajuga with small leaves of deep green with chocolate tones. A perfect plant for small spaces or for under plantings.

Ornamental Features

Chocolate Chip Ajuga's attractive tiny narrow leaves emerge dark green in spring, turning dark brown in color the rest of the year on a plant with a spreading habit of growth. It features subtle spikes of blue flowers rising above the foliage from mid to late spring.

Landscape Attributes

Chocolate Chip Ajuga is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should not require much pruning, except when necessary, such as to remove dieback. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

  • Spreading

Chocolate Chip Ajuga is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Rock/Alpine Gardens
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Groundcover
  • Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens

Planting & Growing

Chocolate Chip Ajuga will grow to be only 4 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 inches. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.

This plant does best in partial shade to shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider covering it with a thick layer of mulch in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

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