Dixie Chip Ajuga
Ajuga 'Dixie Chip'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Dixie Chip Ajuga highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Full Shade, Partial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 3-10
Triple delight, the Dixie Chip Bugleweed (Ajuga 'Dixie Chip') features a trio of oh-so-pretty foliage in the variegated shades of green, cream, and rose-purple! This form of narrow-leaved Bugleweed, also known as Carpet Bugle, has aromatic foliage that will create a spectacular display for your garden when planted in mass!
In mid to late spring, violet-blue flowers appear above the low, spreading foliage and add to the pretty foliage party! Also called Ajuga, it is a member of the Mint family, and this petite form only grows 2-4 inches when in bloom, and only spreads 8-12 inches wide! The tidy mounded yet low-growing perennial clumps can spread and naturalize slowly through the garden.
Pollinators will arrive to sip nectar from the Salvia-like short flower spikes, but you won’t have too much trouble from deer and rabbits! Plus Dixie Chip is incredibly cold and heat-tolerant throughout a wide range of USDA planting zones 3 to 10! In mild winter climates, Ajuga can even remain semi-evergreen!
Landscape Application:
If you are looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard-to-grow shady area, then Ajuga is the way to go! This Dwarf Bugleweed forms a tight growth habit, making it useful as erosion control on slopes and also as weed-suppressing groundcover throughout the landscape!
Butterflies and hummingbirds are definitely attracted to Dixie Chip's little blooms, not to mention it's considered a low-allergen plant! So go ahead and plant it everywhere! Great as edging and front of the garden border accenting, as spillers and fillers in your pots and planters, or winding throughout Cottage and Rock Gardens in the sun or shade!
Great for where patches of lawn won't grow, or in the understory of trees and the bases of shrubs, Bugleweed is an adaptable little flowering groundcover that just brightens any area it is planted in! You can even pot them up in planters!
- Pretty Petite Purple Flower Spikes
- Rose Splashed Cream & Green
- Narrow-Leafed Flowering Groundcover
- Dwarf Form of Bugleweed - Small Low-Growing Mounds
- Pollinator Friendly & Great in Container Gardens
- Borders, Edging, Slopes For Erosion & Pretty Accents
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Dixie Chip will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to the morning sun. Cooler climates can plant perennial Bugleweed in full sun, but they do appreciate some afternoon shade, hot climates can even plant Ajuga in full shade! They prefer moist soil with very good drainage. Bugleweed will tolerate moderately dry areas once it is established. Do try to avoid soggy conditions. Shear or mow over your plants after flowering to tidy up the mounds. Divide as needed and transplant to expand your enjoyment of this pretty plant!
- Sun, Shade & Everything In Between!
- Moderately Moist Well-Drained Soil
- Drought, Cold & Heat Tolerant
- Prune After Flowering
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant Perennial Groundcover
You will find yourself whistling when you see the slender tri-color variegation, pretty purple flowering spikes, and adaptability for your landscape, the Dixie Chip Bugleweed Ajuga will be your new favorite dwarf groundcover! Now available at NatureHills.com!
