Ajuga Chocolate Chip
Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip,’ also known as Chocolate Chip Bugleweed, is a low-growing perennial that brings a unique blend of color and texture to your garden with its small, rich chocolate-brown leaves and striking blue flower spikes. Perfect for ground cover, this compact variety thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9, making it highly adaptable to a range of climates. Growing only 2-4 inches tall and spreading 6-12 inches wide, Ajuga Chocolate Chip forms a dense mat of foliage that works beautifully in shaded or partially sunny areas, providing year-round interest and weed suppression.
Ajuga ‘ Chocolate Chip ‘ also makes an excellent addition to container plantings, ideal for edging pathways, filling in between stepping stones, or adding contrast to rock gardens. Its delicate blue flowers bloom in spring, adding a vibrant pop of color that contrasts beautifully against the dark, chocolate-hued leaves. This deer-resistant and low-maintenance plant is an excellent choice for creating a naturalized, easy-care landscape that provides both texture and color throughout the year.
Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’ is perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance ground cover that provides year-round beauty. It thrives in well-drained, moderately moist soil and requires minimal care once established. Its compact size and spreading habit make it ideal for filling small spaces, while its deer resistance ensures it remains undisturbed in areas with wildlife. Whether used as a ground cover, in containers or as an accent in borders, Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’ adds a unique, low-maintenance element to any garden.
