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    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.

    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

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