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Dixie Chip Ajuga

Ajuga 'Dixie Chip'
$3619
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Plant Highlights

Dixie Chip Ajuga highlights at a glance!

Plant Highlights

  • Brand
    Nature Hills' Choice
  • Botanical Name
    Ajuga 'Dixie Chip'
  • Growing Zones
    3-10
  • Mature Height
    2 - 4 inches
  • Mature Spread
    8 -10 inches
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun, Full Shade, Partial Shade
  • Moisture
    Moderate to Low
  • Soil
    Well-Drained
  • Growth Rate
    Medium
  • Flower Color
    Bluish-Purple
  • Fall Color
    Semi-Evergreen in Mild Winters
  • Pollinator Friendly
    Yes
  • Pollinator Required
    Yes
  • Pruning Time
    After Flowering
  • Bloom Period
    Late Spring

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!

Customer Reviews

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Peggy
Sahde ground cover

Ajuga is certainly a tough plant. The Dixie Chip survived our IA winter last year. It is just fun to see green when the snow melts.

Hello Peggy,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Dixie Chip Ajuga! We’re thrilled to hear that this hardy ground cover pulled through the tough Iowa winter and now provides a splash of green as the snow melts. Few things are as rewarding as that first sign of life when the seasons change!

If you’re looking to keep your Ajuga thriving, be sure to plant it in well-drained soil and gentler dappled shade or full sun. Periodic trimming of any 'flower stalks' after bloom can encourage denser foliage and keep the plant looking its best. Plus, if you ever consider expanding your landscape’s winter-hardiness, Ajugas like Dixie Chip make a wonderful companion for early spring bulb flowers or perennials that similarly herald the season’s start.

Feel free to reach out anytime if you want suggestions for complementary plants or tips tailored to your specific garden conditions. We’re here to make your planting journey rewarding and fun.

Growing with you,
Nature Hills Nursery – Your Trusted Plant Specialists

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Peggy
Sahde ground cover

Ajuga is certainly a tough plant. The Dixie Chip survived our IA winter last year. It is just fun to see green when the snow melts.

Hi Peggy Sue,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Dixie Chip Ajuga! We’re delighted to hear that it braved your Iowa winter and continues to bring that lovely pop of green after the snow melts. Ajuga really is a fantastic, resilient ground cover, perfect for brightening up those chilly early spring days.

If you’re looking to encourage even fuller growth, be sure to place your Ajuga in a spot with partial shade and keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained—this helps it thrive through the seasons. Also, watch for any occasional thinning patches; giving the plant a gentle rake and clearing any debris around it can help maintain its vibrant coverage.

Thanks again for leaving such a thoughtful review. We’re thrilled that your garden is shaping up so beautifully, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever want more tips or tailored advice.

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

Dixie Chip Ajuga

Dixie Chip Ajuga

$3619

Growing Zones

3-10

Mature Height

2 - 4 inches

Mature Spread

8 -10 inches

Sun

Full Sun, Full Shade, Partial Shade

Foliage Color

N/A

Fall Color

Semi-Evergreen in Mild Winters

Flower Color

Bluish-Purple
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