Ajuga reptans ‘Valfredda’ CHOCOLATE CHIP
Ajuga reptans ‘Valfredda’ CHOCOLATE CHIP , commonly called bugleweed, is a dense, rapidly spreading mat-forming groundcover which features shiny dark green leaves.
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Description
Ajuga reptans ‘Valfredda’ CHOCOLATE CHIP
Ajuga reptans ‘Valfredda’ CHOCOLATE CHIP , commonly called bugleweed, is a dense, rapidly spreading mat-forming groundcover which features shiny dark green leaves. Whorls of tiny blue-violet flowers appear in mid to late spring on spikes rising above the foliage to 10″. Cultivars of this species feature leaves with more interesting and varied foliage color. When in full flower, large clumps of bugleweed can produce a striking display. Dense foliage will choke out weeks.
- Common name: bugleweed
- Herbaceous perennial
- Grows to 1/4 feet tall with spread 1/2 to 3/4 feet
- Blooms May to June
- Bloom: blue
- Full sun to part shade
- Water: medium
- Low Maintenance
- Tolerate to rabbit, deer, black walnut
- Zone 4 to 9
This low-growing bugleweed will spread in the garden by stolons (reptans means creeping) to form an attractive, mat-like ground cover. This plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Divide plants if they become overcrowded. Plants may be cut back to the ground after flowering, if necessary, to rejuvenate the foliage. Large plantings may be moved on a high mower setting to remove spent flower spikes and to tidy the appearance of the planting. Space plants 6-9″ apart for prompt cover. On variegated forms promptly remove any non-variegated leaves that may occur.
Primary use is as a groundcover. Will fill in large shady areas where lawns are difficult to establish. May also be planted on banks or slopes, under trees or around shrubs. Can be planted over spring bulbs such as snowdrops. Avoid planting adjacent to lawn areas since little islands of ajuga may start appearing in the grass. Good for small spaces, containers and rock gardens.
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