The Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’, Ajuga x 'Chocolate Chip', is a useful ground cover
with short spikes of blue flowers. This Ajuga has unusually narrow foliage of
dark green, overlaid with chocolate-brown, forming a very low clump. It is
most noted for its dwarf habit and its chocolate foliage. The flowers appear
in spring and are 4” in height with a plant width of 12-18”. It is not as
invasive as most other Ajuga and best-planted 6-9” apart for a quick cover. Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chips’ will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to
morning sun. It prefers moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate
moderately dry areas. Avoid soggy conditions. Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’ looks
great in rock gardens and in front of borders and in containers. Butterflies
and hummingbirds are attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant
and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed
in a hard to grow shady area, Choclate Chip Ajuga is the way to go. |