Product Description
Ajuga "Chocolate Chip" (10)ct Flat
a/k/a Carpenters Herb, Comfrey, Creeping Bugleweed,
Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort
Zone 4 to 9, maybe 3 to 10,
Sun to full shade, at least 3 to 4 hours of sun for best foliage color .
Mature foliage height 3 to 4 inch; dwarf habit spreading groundcover.
Indulge your garden with the rich, chocolatey hues of Ajuga "Chocolate Chip"! This delightful groundcover, also known as Bugleweed, offers a captivating blend of color, texture, and low-maintenance appeal.
- Decadent Foliage: The small, rounded leaves of "Chocolate Chip" emerge in shades of deep chocolate-brown with burgundy highlights. This unique coloration adds depth and richness to any landscape, creating a stunning contrast against traditional green foliage.
- Adaptable Nature: Thriving in a variety of light conditions, from full sun to full shade, "Chocolate Chip" Ajuga offers flexibility for your garden design. For the most intense chocolate hues, provide at least 3-4 hours of sunlight.
- Textural Groundcover: The foliage forms a dense, carpet-like mat that adds texture and visual interest. Its low-growing habit makes it perfect for suppressing weeds, edging pathways, or creating a lush carpet beneath shrubs and trees.
- Charming Blooms: In mid-to-late spring, delicate spikes of blue-violet flowers rise above the foliage, adding a touch of whimsy and attracting pollinators to your garden.
- Effortless Beauty: "Chocolate Chip" Ajuga is a low-maintenance gem that requires minimal care once established. Simply provide well-drained soil and occasional watering during dry periods.
Key Features:
- Chocolate-Hued Foliage: Deep chocolate-brown leaves with burgundy highlights.
- Adaptable to Light: Thrives in sun or shade.
- Textural Groundcover: Forms a dense, carpet-like mat.
- Blue-Violet Flowers: Adds a charming touch in spring.
- Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and care for.
Plant Specifications:
- Hardiness Zones: 4-9 (may tolerate zones 3 and 10)
- Mature Height: 3-4 inches
- Spread: 12-18 inches
- Sunlight: Sun to full shade (best color in part sun)
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate moisture
Create a luscious, chocolate-colored carpet in your garden with the captivating beauty of Ajuga "Chocolate Chip"!
Ten (10) plants in 4.5-inch containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
