About
Ajuga reptans 'Toffee Chip' PBR (v) is a low-growing evergreen perennial, reaching around 15 cm in height. Its foliage starts off in subtle shades of khaki and brown, eventually transitioning to a gray-green hue accented by creamy-yellow edges. In mid to late spring, this plant produces short spikes adorned with blue flowers.
About the genus
Ajuga primarily consists of spreading, rhizomatous perennials that feature appealing evergreen leaves, with annuals being a rare occurrence. The plants produce whorled, two-lipped flowers that cluster in short spikes.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 1 year
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist soil rich in humus, in part sun to full shade, but best in part shade. May scorch in full sun unless soil is reliably moist
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in late autumn or early spring every two years
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews