Ajuga reptans ‘Toffee Chip’
Carpet Bugle |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.030.620
A colourful selection of Carpet Bugle, this features leaves of grey-green with a bright streaky margin of creamy yellow. Short spikes of blue flowers appear in mid to late spring. A useful groundcover or edging plant for a reasonably moist site, and smashing in mixed containers. Also effective in shady parts of the rock garden. Plants will handle more sun in cool summer regions. Combines beautifully with all kinds of spring-flowering bulbs. Clip or mow off flower stems after blooming. Remove any all-green shoots as they appear, or they will eventually take over the clump. A 2007 introduction from Terra Nova Nurseries of Oregon, found as a sport of Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip'. USPP#18805: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Registered with COPF.
Further details for
Ajuga reptans ‘Toffee Chip’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Partial Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Deep Blue
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Spring Late Spring
Foliage Color Grey Green Variegated Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Border Containers Deer Resistant Edging Rabbit Resistant Evergreen Ground Cover Massed Woodland
Flower Head Size Small
Height 10-20 cm 4-8 inches
Spread 30-45 cm 12-18 inches
Foot Traffic Light
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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