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Ajuga reptans 'Dixie Chip'
Also Known As
- Dixie Chip Dwarf Bugleweed
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 3"-4"
- W: 8"-24"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Ajuga reptans 'Dixie Chip' plant details
Ajuga reptans 'Dixie Chip' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with chartreuse, green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer purple 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 'Dixie Chip'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen chartreuse, green, pink, variegated and white
- Mature size: 8 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ajuga reptans 'Dixie Chip'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 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
By: Forestfarm
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
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Gardening facts about Ajuga reptans 'Dixie Chip' plant
How to Grow Ajuga reptans 'Dixie 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
- pink
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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