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Ajuga Reptans ‘Chocolate Chip’ (Chocolate Chip Bugleweed)

Ajuga Reptans ‘Chocolate Chip’ (Chocolate Chip Bugleweed)

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Ajuga Reptans ‘Chocolate Chip’ (Chocolate Chip Bugleweed) is a low-growing evergreen groundcover prized for its dense carpet of narrow, glossy leaves in rich green, bronze and chocolate tones. In spring, short spikes of blue to violet-blue flowers rise above the foliage, adding seasonal colour and contrast. Its compact habit makes it ideal for borders, edging, rockeries, containers, underplanting and filling small shaded areas. 

Easy to grow and relatively low maintenance, Chocolate Chip performs especially well in part shade to full shade with moist, well-drained soil, although it can tolerate sunnier positions with adequate moisture. It spreads gradually to form a neat mat and requires little pruning, making it a useful choice for customers wanting an attractive, dependable groundcover with year-round foliage interest.

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Mature height

Approx. 10–15 cm

Mature width

Approx. 30–45 cm

Spacing

Approx. 20–30 cm apart; one nursery recommends about 23 cm / 9 in.

Evergreen/Deciduous

Evergreen

Foliage

Dark green to bronze/chocolate foliage; blue to violet-blue flowers

Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest

Mid to late spring, sometimes into early summer

Sun tolerance

Part Shade to Full Shade; tolerates sun with adequate moisture

Maintenance

Low. Keep soil moist but well drained. Little or no pruning is needed; spent flower stems can be removed after blooming.

Root System

Shallow, fibrous, spreading root system that forms a dense mat