Indulge in the sweet beauty of Chocolate Chip Ajuga! Grown in zones 3-9, this groundcover boasts blue flowers and reaches a size of 4-6 inches.
Chocolate Chip Ajuga
Chocolate Chip Ajuga (Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip') is a beautiful and easy-to-grow perennial plant that is known for its dark chocolate-colored leaves and purple flowers that bloom in the spring. It is a low-growing plant that forms a dense mat, making it a great choice for ground cover. Chocolate Chip Ajuga is also very drought-tolerant and deer-resistant.
Here are some tips for growing and caring for Chocolate Chip Ajuga:
- Choose a sunny or partially shady spot for your plant. Chocolate Chip Ajuga can tolerate full sun, but it may need more water in hot climates.
- Plant your Chocolate Chip Ajuga in well-drained soil.
- Water your Chocolate Chip Ajuga regularly, especially during the first growing season. Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant.
- Fertilize your Chocolate Chip Ajuga in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new growth.
- Divide the plant every few years to maintain its vigor.
Chocolate Chip Ajuga is a relatively low-maintenance plant, but it is important to keep an eye out for pests and diseases. Common pests include aphids and mealybugs. Common diseases include powdery mildew and crown rot.
Chocolate Chip Ajuga is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of garden settings. It is a great choice for ground cover, borders, and rock gardens. It can also be used to naturalize areas.
Here are some ideas for using Chocolate Chip Ajuga in your garden:
- Plant it as a ground cover in a shady spot under trees or shrubs.
- Plant it in a border with other perennials, such as hostas, ferns, and daylilies.
- Plant it in a rock garden with other drought-tolerant plants, such as succulents and cacti.
- Plant it in a naturalized area to create a soft, textured ground cover.
- Plant it in a container on your patio or deck.
No matter how you choose to use it, Chocolate Chip Ajuga is a beautiful and rewarding plant that will add interest and color to your garden.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 4-9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 2-3 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Shade to Part Shade Tolerates Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 6-12 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
