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Buy Ajuga reptans Chocolate Chip

Scientific Name: Ajuga tenorei 'Valfredda'

Also Known As

Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip'
Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip'
Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda'
Chocolate Chip Bugle Weed

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 3"-6"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

4a-9b

Quart | $6.42

Avail in US except West Coast, HI/AK

Fewer than 10 at Maples N More Nursery

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Ajuga reptans Chocolate Chip plant details

Ajuga reptans Chocolate Chip is a moderate-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with chocolate foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ajuga reptans Chocolate Chip

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen chocolate
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: clumping, edging plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ajuga reptans Chocolate 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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fantastic groundcover for shade; this natural dwarf creates a mat that is two feet wide and only 2-3" tall which covers its miniature spreading foliage (chocolate-colored in spring turning green in summer) with shining, bright-blue flower spikes. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Chocolate Chip Ajuga is a spreading perennial ground cover with small narrow foliage that forms a dense mat. Outstanding ground cover that thrives under tree and shrub canopies. Ideal for planting between stepping stones and crevices, and for excellent foliage contrast in containers. Chocolate Chip Ajuga grows best in partial to full shade, but can thrive in sun with consistent moisture. Deer and rabbit resistant. The leaves are a mix of chocolate/purple and green. Light blue flower spikes stand upright above the low foliage.

By: Maples N More Nursery

Zn 3. Narrow chocolate-brown foliage. Dwarf.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Cute little lanceolate leaves on this somewhat dwarf form of Ajuga. Lovely chocolate-colored foliage. I can't comment on the flowers yet as I've just obtained it this Summer. But the foliage is darling.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

Dwarf perennial with bluish-purple flower spikes that appear in late spring, atop chocolate colored foliage with burgundy highlights. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

This hybrid ajuga was introduced by a nursery in Italy called Valfredda for which it is named. The powers that be in North America thought that Ajuga 'Valfredda' didn't have enough market appeal so on our side of the pond it's called 'Chocolate Chip'. It's all just too complicated for this cute little ajuga with small burgundy leaves and deep blue flowers. Combine with gold foliage for a bold contrast.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A new arrival from Italy, this unique Ajuga offers tiny, reddish chocolate-brown foliage. Spreading with vigor, the narrow lustrous leaves form a finely textured, close-knit ground cover trimmed by 6 in. tall spikes of bright blue flowers. For a warmly colored tapestry effect, plant 'Chocolate Chip' en masse with Acaena 'Purpurea' alongside.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Very showy spikes of violet blue flowers above mats of chocolate foliage. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

This natural dwarf offers narrow chocolate-colored foliage and lacy blue flowers held 3" above the tight, low foliage. Color is best in full sun or part-shade in mild climates. Excellent small-scale groundcover.

By: Native Sons

A dwarf variety with 1/2" wide dark chocolate leaves growing 2-3" tall...blue flower spikes in april-may...likes shade.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

This is the newest thing in ajuga. Leaves are longer and narrower than ususal and grow more upright than typical. Colors are similar to Bronze Ajuga.

By: Fantastic Plants

A clump-forming miniature Ajuga with narrow shiny chocolate foliage and lavender blue flowers in late spring. 2" x 6". A.k.a Ajuga 'Valfreda'

By: Avant Gardens

Chocolate lovers will find this plant hard to resist, with chocolate brown foliage, and lacy blue flowers, it's a combination that's hard to beat! Grows to only 3" high. Part shade to sun.