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Ajuga reptans 'Toffee Chip'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 10 - 20 cm (4 - 8 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Ajuga reptans 'Toffee Chip' (carpet bugleweed) bears faded blue blooms during mid spring to early summer. This herbaceous perennial is spreading in form and has variegated and spotted greyish lime and pale yellow foliage that is evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics Ajuga reptans 'Toffee Chip' tolerates light foot traffic, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions Be advised that Ajuga reptans 'Toffee Chip' (carpet bugleweed) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.