Chocolate Chip Ajuga

Chocolate Chip Ajuga Care

Ajuga Reptans 'chocolate Chip'

What is the plant

The unusually narrow foliage is dark green, overlaid with chocolate-brown in during the cooler months and forming a very low mound. Short spikes of showy blue flowers appear in late spring. Not as quick to spread as many of the larger selections, this is useful as a groundcover or edging plant in any shady area with reasonably moist soil. Nice in containers and tubs. Combines beautifully with all kinds of spring-flowering bulbs. Plants may be easily divided in spring or early fall. Seems to be more disease-resistant than many of the older selections on the market. Clip or mow off flower stems after blooming. Sometimes listed as Ajuga × tenorii ‘Valfredda’. Was introduced into North America under the name Chocolate Chip.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

4 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
During the hot spring and summer months, you may need to water Bugleweed deeply about once a week. Keep in mind this is an easily naturalized plant which does best when treated as a wildflower.In fall and winter, you may need to water deeply about once a month, depending on your climate.
Pruning
If you’re using Ajuga as a lawn replacement, mow it with your mower on the high setting.
Fertilizer
Generally speaking, Bugle Herb does not need to be fertilized unless the soil is extremely poor. Use a week solution of liquid fertilizer. It’s best to fertilize in the morning hours and to water deeply immediately after fertilizing.

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Sunlight
All members of this family do well in lighting conditions ranging from partial shade to full sun.For the best foliage colors, a partial sun setting providing between four and six hours of sunlight daily is best.
Soil
Carpet Bugle does well planted in well-draining, humusy soil with medium moisture.
Temperature
Bugleweed does well in a wide range of temperatures, but in very hot, humid areas, it requires good air circulation to prevent crown rot.