Ajuga reptans 'Toffee Chip'

Also Known As

Toffee Chip Variegated carpet bugle

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 3"-8"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Ajuga reptans 'Toffee Chip' plant details

Ajuga reptans 'Toffee Chip' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with chartreuse, green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ajuga reptans 'Toffee Chip'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen chartreuse, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ajuga reptans 'Toffee Chip'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The small variegated leaves of this unique edger vary in color from gold, cream and gray-green to toffee, and chocolate...all are topped by 8" stalks of blue summer flowers; a delightful small-scale ground cover. S-PSh/M PVR PP18805

By: Forestfarm

A small leafy creeping ground cover with unique foliage colouration and markings. Mature leaves are coloured gold to cream on the margin with shades of gray green in the center. New leaves show brown and khaki shades. Blue flowers on eight inch spikes. Bugleweeds are unendingly useful with their variety of evergreen foliage and lovely blue flowers. Use them as attractive groundcovers or tumbling out of containers from full sun to full shade!

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This small-leaved groundcover is a fun departure from Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip'. Mature leaves are adorned with creamy gold margins around shades of gray green in the center. New leaves display brown and khaki shades. Blue flowers emerge from eight inch spikes.

By: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

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Gardening facts about Ajuga reptans 'Toffee Chip' plant

How to Grow Ajuga reptans 'Toffee Chip'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen