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Discover the beauty and functionality of the "Chocolate Chip" Bugleweed (Ajuga), a unique ground cover that adds depth and interest to any landscape. Known for its vibrant chocolate-brown and green foliage, this low-growing ground cover plant is perfect for creating texture and filling in spaces between stepping stones, under shrubs, or in shaded areas. Whether you're looking for something visually striking or functional, the "Chocolate Chip" Bugleweed does both. For more ground cover options, explore our Ground Cover Plants collection.
Why Choose the Chocolate Chip Bugleweed?
- Weed Suppression: This versatile plant is excellent at crowding out weeds, helping you maintain a tidy and low-maintenance garden.
- Stunning Foliage: The rich chocolate-brown leaves with vibrant green accents make it a standout in any garden space.
- Beautiful Spring Blooms: Expect blue-purple flowers in spring, creating a striking contrast against its dark foliage.
- Resilient and Versatile: Thrives in a variety of soil conditions and can grow in partial to full sun, making it a resilient choice for many regions.
- Low Maintenance: Ideal for gardeners seeking a no-fuss plant that enhances any landscape with minimal effort.
Practical Considerations
The "Chocolate Chip" Ajuga is more than just a beautiful plant—it's a practical solution for creating a lush, low-maintenance ground cover that reduces soil erosion and prevents weeds from taking over. It pairs beautifully with other plants like Lily Turf (Liriope Grass) and Helene Von Stein Lamb Ears to create a stunning, diverse landscape. It’s also ideal for planting in shaded areas, offering beauty where other plants might struggle. For additional options to complement your garden, consider exploring our Shrubs and Bushes selection.
Specifications:
- Name: Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’ (Bugleweed)
- Grow Zone: 4 to 9
- Growth Speed: Slow
- Light Requirements: Full to partial sun
- Average Full-Grown Height: 3 inches
- Average Full-Grown Width: 24 to 36 inches
- Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
- Lifespan: 10+ years
- Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
Estimated Size
The size of the plant you receive may vary based on the size of the root system and pot. While the plant may not be in bloom upon arrival, rest assured that it will flourish and grow new foliage in its new home. If your order arrives during blooming season, flowers may be removed before shipping to ensure the plant remains healthy during transit.
Explore More About Bugleweed
If you're looking to learn more about Ajuga plants, their care, or their benefits, explore our helpful resources on our FAQ page.
Bring home the beauty and resilience of the Chocolate Chip Bugleweed and transform your landscape with ease. Order today!
Shipping
Shipping
All of our trees ship Bareroot which means they will ship with no soil and no pot. This allows the plants to have a safer trip through the mail as well as to cut down on shipping costs majorly. The roots will be carefully removed from the pot they are growing in, and then wrapped in moist material with the roots sealed up to keep them moist during transit.
Shipping Restrictions
Shipping Restrictions
To follow your state regulations, we can not ship this plant to California, AZ, AK, HI
Deliveries to WA, UT, ID, NV, MT, ND, and SD MUST be shipped Bareroot.
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Will My Plant Have Leaves?
Will My Plant Have Leaves?
The arrival of your plant may vary depending on the season you order. In zone 6, plants have leaves during the growing season but not in late fall, winter, or early spring when they are dormant.
Bareroot Vs Potted Plants
Bareroot Vs Potted Plants
Our method involves combining potted and bareroot plants. They are initially grown in pots before being carefully shipped without the pot or heavy dirt, as per shipping regulations. The plant is then sent to you bareroot.
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What Is A Dormant Tree?
What Is A Dormant Tree?
A dormant tree is a deciduous plant that appears asleep and does not have leaves upon arrival. Proper planting and care are necessary until it awakens in the growing season.
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What Is A Grow Zone?
What Is A Grow Zone?
A grow zone is the precise USDA zone where you reside. Certain plants are not adaptable to colder zones, while others struggle in warmer zones. Familiarizing yourself with your zone and the plant's compatibility is vital. Click Here to learn more about grow zones.
What If I Have Other Questions?
What If I Have Other Questions?
We have a great FAQ page that answers many more questions and in great detail to help you have success with your new plants! See Our Frequently Asked Questions Here.
