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

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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

Ajuga reptans ‘Dixie Chip’ is a dwarf bugleweed with variegated tri-coloured foliage. The plants form a short mat of small, narrow leaves that emerge in spring with varying shades of green, cream and rosy-purple. Spikes of small purple-blue flowers in spring.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Small leaves variegated with burgundy, green and cream and a dense, tight habit make this slowly spreading carpeter perfect between rocks, as a garden-cover, in a pot; short spikes of purple-blue spring flowers are enjoyed by all. S-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

Violet flower spikes in late spring, atop green, cream, pink variegated foliage. Part shade. Ht. 3-4". Spread 8-10".

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Garden photo gallery of Ajuga reptans 'Dixie Chip'

Photo of Ajuga reptans 'Dixie Chip' flower by Forestfarm

By: Forestfarm

By: Forestfarm

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