Species Name: Ajuga reptans 

Common Name(s): Chocolate Chip Bugleweed, Carpetweed, Bugleherb

Defining Characteristics: 

• Colorful purple and chocolate brown colored dwarf narrow leaves
• Presents spikes of bright indigo colored flowers in spring
• Makes an excellent ground cover
• A great choice for adding a pop of color to more shaded areas

Recommended Pot Size: Medium

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs. 

Temperature Requirement (°F): 70-75°

Humidity: Moderate (30-70%)  

Watering Frequency: Moderate to frequent. Do not allow the soil to dry out. 

Lighting: Full Shade - Partial Shade  

Soil Type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil

Growth Rate: Moderate - Fast

Height at Maturity: 4-14 inches

Origin: Eastern North America, Europe, and Western Asia  

Regional Locality: Commonly found growing in grasslands within its native range 

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9

Suggested Animal Terrarium/ Vivarium Use:

Care Notes: A vigorous growing species that will need to be pruned and maintained to ensure it does not overtake any of its tankmates. 

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

The plant pictured is in a 2-3 inch pot.