Ajuga Chocolate Chip Bugleweed Lamiaceae Ajuga Reptans "Chocolate Chip" 2Gal

Ajuga Chocolate Chip Bugleweed is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Lamiaceae. Here are some of its characteristics:

1. Size: It typically grows to a height of 4 to 6 inches and spreads to a width of 12 to 18 inches.

2. Foliage: The plant has small, glossy, dark chocolate-colored leaves with a slight bronze tint. The leaves are ovate or elliptic in shape and have scalloped edges.

3. Flowers: Ajuga Chocolate Chip Bugleweed produces short spikes of blue-violet flowers that rise above the foliage in spring. The flowers are about 6 to 9 inches tall.

4. Growth habit: This plant has a dense, mat-forming growth habit and spreads through runners.

5. Light requirements: Ajuga Chocolate Chip Bugleweed grows best in partial shade but can tolerate full sun with adequate moisture.

6. Soil requirements: It prefers well-draining soils that are rich in organic matter.

7. Water requirements: It requires regular watering to keep the soil moist.

8. Cold hardiness: This plant is hardy to USDA zones 4 to 9.

9. Uses: Ajuga Chocolate Chip Bugleweed is commonly used as a groundcover or edging plant in rock gardens, borders, and woodland gardens. It can also be grown in containers.