{"product_id":"ajuga-toffee","title":"Ajuga 'Toffee Chip'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAjuga 'Toffee Chip'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact evergreen groundcover prized for its small bronze green foliage and dense spreading habit. In spring, short spikes of violet blue flowers rise above the foliage, adding seasonal color while creating a tidy carpet that works well beneath shrubs, along pathways, and in shaded garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 - 6 in x 12 - 18 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 Average to moist well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during establishment\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 'Toffee Chip' is a cultivated selection of bugleweed, a species native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is grown primarily for its ornamental foliage, dense groundcover habit, and adaptability in shaded landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe spring flowers attract small butterflies seeking nectar early in the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports native bees and bumblebees which visit the nectar rich flower spikes during bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 establish a dense carpet of foliage and achieve effective groundcover coverage.\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 shaded borders, woodland gardens, beneath shrubs, and along pathways where its bronze toned 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 rich bronze leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAthyrium niponicum 'Pictum' (Japanese Painted Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds delicate texture and complementary silvery purple tones in shaded settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Echoes the warm foliage tones while adding larger leaves and seasonal interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' (Plantain Lily)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides rounded blue green foliage that contrasts beautifully with the low spreading habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiarella cordifolia (Foamflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Contributes spring flowers and native woodland character in similar growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":46532557701281,"sku":"AJUGA TOFFEE","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/Ajuga_ToffeeChip_be865d7b-c3e6-41a8-b544-aa275dbb2b67.png?v=1781794451","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/ajuga-toffee","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}