{"product_id":"chocolate-chip-bugleweed","title":"Chocolate Chip Bugleweed","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-c1dd3448-7fff-5bba-8a51-94628b6afac5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChocolate Chip Bugleweed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAjuga reptans \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Chocolate Chip'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLamiaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart shade to full sun (best foliage color with 4–6 hours of sun)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–4\" tall x 12–18\" wide, spreading by stolons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerance: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color \/ Bloom Time: Violet-blue; mid- to late spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Benefits: Bees; deer and rabbit resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChocolate Chip bugleweed is a dwarf selection of Ajuga reptans, a European species long naturalized and, in some parts of the country, considered weedy or potentially invasive due to its vigorous spread by stolons. It grows in a wide range of light conditions from partial shade to full sun and tolerates most soils, but is susceptible to crown rot in heavy, poorly drained clay — a relevant caution for Spokane's clay soils — so good drainage is important, especially with winter moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExtremely dwarf, glossy, chocolate-brown foliage with burgundy highlights forms a dense, low mat of tidy rosettes, with short spikes of violet-blue flowers rising just above the foliage in spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe spring flowers are attractive to bees, and the aromatic foliage is generally avoided by deer and rabbits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA useful groundcover for shady spots where grass struggles, between stepping stones, in rock garden crevices, or as a container spiller. Because of its spreading habit, site it where hardscape (walkways, driveways, patios) or clear bed edges can contain its growth, particularly if used near lawns or perennial beds where volunteer spread could become a nuisance; avoid heavy, poorly drained clay to reduce crown rot risk.\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-11ce6634-7fff-4e8e-c81b-783a3a7e9048\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fred Meyer","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pots","offer_id":51651331031273,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-09160225.png?v=1786316676","url":"https:\/\/www.tanagergreenhouse.com\/products\/chocolate-chip-bugleweed","provider":"Tanager, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}