Chocolate Chip Ajuga | Bugleweed | Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip'

Chocolate Chip Ajuga

A low-growing evergreen ground cover with rich burgundy foliage and purple-blue spring flowers.

Plant Highlights

• Botanical Name: Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip'
• Type: Evergreen perennial ground cover
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Average; water regularly while establishing
• Growing Zones: 4–10
• Mature Size: 2–3 inches tall and 6–9 inches wide per plant
• Growth: Fast-spreading, low-growing habit
• Foliage: Copper, burgundy, and dark green
• Flowers: Purple-blue spikes in spring
• Soil: Adaptable; performs best in well-drained soil
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
• Pet Safe: No—keep pets away from the planting area

Why You'll Love It

• Forms a colorful living carpet over bare spots, slopes, and shaded garden areas
• Dense foliage helps suppress weeds and provides year-round interest
• Spring flower spikes attract bees and butterflies

Care Tips

• Space plants 6–9 inches apart for faster coverage or up to 12 inches apart for gradual fill-in
• Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil evenly moist for the first 2–3 weeks
• Trim wandering runners as needed to keep plants within the desired area
• Cut back or mow after flowering to maintain a tidy, dense appearance
• Divide established clumps every 2–3 years in spring to maintain vigor

Shipping

• Ships within 1–3 business days
• Carefully packed to protect roots and foliage in transit
• Weather holds may apply during extreme heat above 95°F or cold below 34°F