{"product_id":"ajuga-reptans-chocolate-chip","title":"Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip' - Carpet Bugle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous groundcover perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carpet bugle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green, evergreen with fine, compact texture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue-violet in dense spikes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.10–0.20 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25–0.50 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very compact, creeping, forming a dense, finely textured mat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to May, with possible rebloom in autumn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, very drought tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, light, fertile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3 to 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent, very resistant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelliferous plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, especially bees and butterflies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e                                                                                                                                                                                          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun to partial shade in light, well-drained soil. Water regularly after planting to encourage rooting, then maintain moderate moisture. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage abundant blooms the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extremely hardy and evergreen perennial requires no winter protection and thrives with minimal maintenance. Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and dry gardens, it offers spectacular spring blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":48224706625840,"sku":"","price":8.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/Ajuga_reptans_Choco_YW9usCczuSer.jpg?v=1713928521","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/ajuga-reptans-chocolate-chip","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}