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Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda' (Chocolate Chip)

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 in)
Spread 15 - 60 cm (0.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description The herbaceous perennial Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda' (Chocolate Chip) (carpet bugleweed) bears showy, greyish azure and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring to early summer. This plant is mat forming and has showy, matte, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is dark green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda' (Chocolate Chip) . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of compacted soil and light foot traffic.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda' (Chocolate Chip) (carpet bugleweed) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda' (Chocolate Chip) (carpet bugleweed) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.