Chocolate Chip carpet bugle
Ajuga x tenorii 'Chocolate Chip'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division
Hardiness Zone:
2
Flowers:
Showy, Blue Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Deep shade, Filtered shade, Full sun only if soil kept moist, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Humus rich, Well-drained
Fruits:
Fruits In Summer Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
purple,brown
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Ajuga x tenorii 'Chocolate Chip' should be watered about 1-2 times per week, depending on the season. During the late spring and summer months, when the plant is actively growing, you should water it more often and make sure it's evenly moist but not soggy. In the fall and winter months when plant growth slows down, reduce watering and allow the soil to dry out slightly before re-watering. Be sure to check the soil a few inches below the surface to get a better read on how much moisture is present.
sunlight
Chocolate Chip carpet bugle (Ajuga x tenorii 'Chocolate Chip') plants do best in full sun to part shade locations. They need at least 6 hours of sun each day, with either morning or late afternoon sun. When grown in part shade locations, they may become leggy and require more frequent trimming. In hot, dry climates, they prefer some afternoon shade to prevent wilting. Regular watering is also important to ensure good growth and foliage retention.
pruning
Chocolate Chip Carpet Bugle should be pruned during the spring, as soon as the danger of frost has passed. Pruning should be done very lightly with scissors or hedge trimmers, depending on the desired overall shape of the plant. The plant should be cut back only to the previous year’s growth, removing no more than 1/3rd of the foliage. This will also help to reduce the spread of any disease or insects that may have been introduced. This species will not require a heavy pruning and may only need deadheading and occasional shaping.
