Tiny, teardrop-shaped chocolate-hued foliage with violet-blue flower spikes in spring. A popular groundcover that tolerates light foot traffic. 3 – 4″ Botanical Name- Ajuga Chocolate Chip Pronunciation- uh-JOO-guh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Part sun Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained Current Size- FLAT/50 Bloom Color- Blue Bloom Time- April – May Companion Plants- Minikin Japanese Hemlock – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees, small butterflies, some beneficial flies Plant Habit- Groundcover
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP21 Yearly Care Instructions- Trim runners if spreading too far; keep soil moist and feed lightly in spring. Trimming Instructions- Trim back runners after flowering to control spread. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. In clay soils, ensure drainage and consider a thin layer of compost. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Crown rot, powdery mildew
