Ajuga reptans 'Dixie Chip'
bugle 'Dixie Chip'
A superb, ground cover evergreen perennial producing a low growing carpet of variegated green-cream and rosy-purple tinted, narrow leaves. Short spikes of deep blue flowers appear in mid to late Spring. Performs well in containers. It won't tolerate full shade or direct afternoon sun and may need protection
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue | Cream Green Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Green Purple | |||
| Autumn | Cream Green Purple | |||
| Winter | Cream Green Purple |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Ajuga are mostly spreading, rhizomatous perennials with attractive evergreen foliage, rarely annuals, with whorled two-lipped flowers forming short spikes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moist but well drained soil in part sun to full shade. Will tolerate almost any soil as long it is moist and rich in humus. Will scorch in full sun. Excellent for ground cover and will spread quickly, has the potential to become a nuisance in some areas
Propagation
Propagate by division in late Autumn or early Spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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