{"product_id":"ajuga-caramel","title":"Ajuga 'Caramel'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAjuga 'Caramel'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a colorful evergreen groundcover prized for its rich caramel bronze foliage that shifts through shades of amber, copper, and burgundy as the seasons change. In spring, short spikes of violet blue flowers rise above the foliage, adding contrast and attracting pollinators while creating a vibrant carpet in shaded garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 - 6 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers evenly moist conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAjuga 'Caramel' is a cultivated selection of bugleweed, a species native to Europe. It is not native to North America but is widely valued for its colorful foliage, adaptability, and ability to form an attractive groundcover in shaded landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts native bees and bumblebees which visit the nectar rich violet blue flower spikes during spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an early season nectar source for butterflies including skippers and other small garden species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 12 - 18 in apart to create a dense carpet of foliage that will gradually fill in surrounding areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for woodland gardens, shaded borders, slopes, and beneath shrubs where its colorful foliage provides season long interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bright silver foliage creates striking contrast against the warm caramel tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeuchera 'Palace Purple' (Coral Bells)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Deep burgundy foliage complements the bronze and copper coloring of Ajuga.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds graceful texture and copper tinted new growth that pairs naturally with the foliage colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'June' (Plantain Lily)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Broad variegated leaves provide bold texture and brighten shaded plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiarella cordifolia (Foamflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers delicate spring flowers and a spreading habit suited to similar growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":46532545413281,"sku":"AJUGA CARAMEL","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/Ajuga_Caramel.png?v=1781797392","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/ajuga-caramel","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}