Ajuga, Bugleweed 'Chocolate Chip'
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Sold out for the season- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, No-Sun
- Bloom or Harvest Time
- April, May
Description
A dwarf ajuga with small leaves of deep green with chocolate tones. A perfect plant for small spaces or for under plantings.
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.
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Details
Ajuga x tenorii ‘Valfredda’ | Chocolate Chip Ajuga
Height: 4 inches
Spread: 12 inches
Sunlight: 
Hardiness Zone: 3a
Other Names: Carpet Bugle
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 brown in spring, turning dark brown in color the rest of the year. It features subtle spikes of sky blue flowers rising above the foliage from mid to late spring. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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.
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.
| SKU | Container Size |
| P0231 | 4" Pot |
| P0232 | 4" Pot / 10 per Tray |
* Not all container sizes may be available at this time. See store for details on specific container size availability.
More Information
| Bloom or Harvest Time | April, May |
|---|---|
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, No-Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Common Family Name | Bugleweed |
| Mature Spread (Range) | Under 12" |
| Mature Height (Range) | 7-12" |