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.
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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