Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip'
Bugleweed
Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip' - Bugleweed from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Tiny chocolate-brown leaves
- Blue flower spikes in May-June
- Perfect for small spaces
- Slow spreading groundcover
Border or Bed
Ground Cover
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Partial Sun
Spring
Attracts Pollinators
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grows best in partial shade, however; can also be planted in sun. prefers molist soil but will tolerate even the poorest soil qualities as long as it is well drained.
Height: 4-6 in
Spread: 10-18 in
Spacing: 12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Ground Cover
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Trailing
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Bronze
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Ajuga
Common Name: Bugleweed
Popular groundcover due to its fast growth habit and ease of care. Low growing, rosette foliage creates a dense mat. Blue-purple flowers in the spring. Often used under trees, to cover large areas to suppress weeds, or as erosion control on slopes.