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'Chocolate Chip' Bugleweed (Ajuga)

PERENNIAL

Description

  • Appealing maroon foliage adds color and texture.
  • Spikes of bright blue flowers in early summer.
  • Super low-maintenance and durable.
  • Dense habit spreads nicely and controls weeds.
  • Zones 4-9, sun/part sun/shade, 3" tall x 12" wide at maturity.
Zone 4-9
Light sun
low

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Plant Spacing

Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

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Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

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Description The bold burgundy- and chocolate-colored foliage of Chocolate Chip Bugleweed (Ajuga) steals the spotlight from other garden ground covers. Spikes of bright-blue blooms in late spring and early summer accompany the bold evergreen foliage to give your garden an eclectic vibe. This foolproof perennial groundcover will make gardening a breeze by suppressing weeds as it spreads through your garden. It's so low maintenance; nearly all you have to do is plant and enjoy! Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' bugleweed ground cover can be planted in containers, on slopes, beneath trees, and in small spaces. It looks especially lovely when grown around rocks or stepping stones. If you're looking to add an easy and unique twist to your garden, this plant is perfect for you. Plus, who could say no to chocolate chips?
Buying landscape plugs? Here is how much area they will cover:
  • 6" spacing of 32 landscape plugs covers 6 sq feet
  • 8" spacing covers 7.5 sq feet
  • 10" spacing covers 11 sq feet
  • 12" spacing covers 16 sq feet
 Details Botanical name: Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' (also known as 'Valfredda')
Common name: Bugleweed, carpet bugle, bugle, ground pine, carpenter's herb
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun), part-sun (4-6 hours sun), shade (< 4 hours sun)
Soil type: Average
Soil Moisture: Average to moist
Height x width: 3" x 12"
Flower color: Dark blue and violet
Foliage color: Burgundy and chocolate
Season of interest: Late spring
Bloom time: Spring, summer
Features: Rabbit resistant, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, ground covers, deer resistant, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Container gardening, edging, ground cover, rock garden, stepping stones, small spaces, slopes How To Grow Soil: Prefers moist soils with good drainage but tolerates moderately dry conditions.  Favors acidic soils with a pH in the range of 3.7 to 6.5.
Light: Will grow in full sun or shade, but the best foliage color usually occurs in part-sun locations (at least 3-4 hours of sun per day).
Water: Easily grown in average soils.
Spacing: Space plants 6-9" apart, but be careful to not plant too deep. The crown should never be covered with soil, or the plant may rot.
Fertilizing: Ajugas seldom need fertilizing. Over-fertilizing can encourage crown rot.
Winterizing: No specific care is needed.
Maintenance & pruning: Every couple of years, thin out crowded groupings to reduce the chance of crown rot. Pruning is not required but can be done to rejuvenate foliage after flowering. Larger plantings may be mowed if they become unruly. Plants can be propagated by dividing established clumps in the fall or early spring.

Did You Know?

Ground Covers for Suppressing Weeds

Ground covers are powerhouses when it comes to the garden. They effortlessly fill those tough-to-grow sites that are usually ignored, like tight spaces, gaps between stepping stones, slopes, or shady understories. Fight plants with plants and transform your garden into a lush landscape in the process with these ground covers.

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groundcover great for suppressing weeds

Customer Reviews

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J.K. (New Jersey)
Super bugleweed

The plants were very well-packed. The plants were healthy - and started taking off immediately. I had to move 2 plants after a big tree fell down in a storm - and even they are doing quite well. I was trying them out (first time I have ordered from this company) I will be back next year for more!

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A.R. (Illinois)
Perfect Plugs

I’ve bought and planted quite a few plug trays over the years both locally and via the internet. These were the deepest plugs I've ever seen and the root balls were at the perfect state of strong and fibrous roots clinging to the soil without being root bound. Just Perfect.

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E.T.

These are amazing. I should have ordered a third flat. Now i have to wait for them to be available again.

B
B. (New York)
Absolutely fantastic!

Last year, I ordered a flat of the Chocolate Chip Bugleweed to put into a small garden bordering our deck. I planted them at one of the closer spacings, and they took off and looked great all last summer! I just took a picture of what they look like now after less than a year - that's the pic with the blue flowers. I was SO happy with them that I made another little garden on the other side of our deck this spring, ordered another flat (which came beautifully packaged), and planted them yesterday (that's the pic with the little plants). I thought you might like to see the comparison! The garden with the blue flowers looked exactly like the new planting less than a year ago. What a fantastic plant!

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T.T.

Loved it. The plugs were large and well rooted. Would buy more of a different flavor if they came in plugs like these did

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