Common Name | Variegated carpet bugle |
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Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Ajuga |
species | reptans |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | PP18805 |
EU Grant # | EU26499 |
Bloom Time | June, July |
Flower Color | Blue |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | This is a variegated form of 'Chocolate Chip'. Compared to 'Dixie Chip' it is more vigorous and has a margined variegation rather than a mottled variegation. |
Landscape Value | It works great as a small scale groundcover, an edger, or in a container for sun or part shade. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Evergreen |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 2" / 12" / 5" |
Soil (Garden) | Prefers moist, humus rich, well drained soils. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
Special Uses | Deep South, Hummingbird Attractor, Pollinator Attractor, Winter Color |
Comments | Rogue out any non variegated parts. Survived the winter in Denver, CO (Zone 5). |
Ajuga ‘Toffee Chip’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Way cool! This small-leaved groundcover is a fun departure from Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip'. Mature leaves are adorned with creamy gold margins around shades of gray green in the center. New leaves display brown and khaki shades. Blue flowers emerge from eight inch spikes.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 2″ / 12″ / 5″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): June, July
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
EC | 1.5 – 2.0 |
pH | 5.5 – 7.0 |
Fertility Needs | 100 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 8 – 10 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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