About
Ajuga tenorei 'Dixie Chip' is an evergreen perennial that forms a dense mat of narrow, variegated leaves featuring green and cream hues with hints of rosy-purple. In mid to late spring, it produces short spikes adorned with deep blue flowers. This plant thrives in containers but requires careful placement; it should not be exposed to full shade or the harshness of direct afternoon sun, and some protection may be necessary.
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 sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Chalk, Loam, Sand
- 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
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- 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
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in late Autumn or early Spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews