Ajuga reptans ‘Chocolate Chip’ – Bugleweed (3.5″ Pot)

$11.50

Ajuga reptans ‘Chocolate Chip’ has unusually narrow, bronze-green to chocolate-brown foliage with short spikes of vivid blue flowers. Deer resistant.

Bugleweed thrives in any type of soil but not too dry. Chocolate Chip Ajuga is often used as a groundcover and is also a terrific choice for rock gardens and walkways as it tolerates foot traffic.

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Bugleweed – Ajuga reptans – FAQ

 

What is Bugleweed good for?

Ajuga is an excellent, year-round evergreen groundcover that provides texture and color in your garden. Ajuga fills in low areas quickly, helping to smother weeds and prevent invasive growth. These tough, durable plants are also helpful in controlling erosion on a slope or bank. And on top of that, they can even be used for tree and shrub under plantings.

Is Bugleweed a good ground cover?

Bugleweed is an amazing groundcover, but can be aggressive and spread to unwanted areas if not controlled. If you are looking for a plant to grow in a place where others have struggled, Ajuga is a good choice.

Where is Bugleweed native to?

Ajuga reptans, the species that is most widely grown in the US, is native to Europe and some parts of North Africa and SW Asia.

Do rabbits or deer eat Bugleweed?

Ajuga gives off a odor that rabbits and deer don’t like.  Rabbit and deer are not fond of Bugleweed.

Does Bugleweed grow wild? 

In its native habitat, Ajuga grows in damp, grassy fields and woodlands.

How quickly does Bugleweed spread?

Bugleweed is a slow but steady spreader. It can be an aggressive grower here in North America.

Do you cut back Bugleweed in the fall?

Ajuga does not require pruning. The spent blooms may be cut back or mowed over, to encourage a neater look. Thinning out some of the dense clumps is a good idea every few years, to limit the risk of crown rot.

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