Chocolate Chip carpet bugle
Ajuga x tenorii 'Chocolate Chip'
Overview
Chocolate Chip Carpet Bugle (Ajuga x tenorii 'Chocolate Chip') is a low-growing, dense, evergreen perennial. Its leaves are awash with deep green, chocolate-edged margins, adding attractive splashes of color to shady spots in the garden. Sprays of dark purple flowers appear in late spring, enriching the foliage with more color. This beautiful groundcover can quickly spread to create a dense carpet, and surprisingly, it is deer resistant. Chocolate Chip Carpet Bugle propagates easily, making it an excellent choice for covering large areas with an eye-catching display.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimum — every "3-4" days.
Light
Deep shade, Filtered shade, Full sun only if soil kept moist, Part sun/part shade.
Soil
Humus rich, Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 2-2.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, May, May, May.
Propagation
Division
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Crown rot, Fungal leaf spot, Root rot, Pest resistant, Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant .
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