Dixie Chip Bugleweed is a dwarf carpet-forming herbaceous perennial with variegated tri-colored foliage. The small narrow leaves emerge with varying shades of green, cream and rosy-purple which matures to a mild green with cream margins and the occasional rose blush. Spikes of small violet-blue flowers bloom in spring. Flowers best in part sun and moist, well-drained soils. An aggressive spreader. It can be evergreen in warmer climates.
Bugleweed has medicinal properties that is traditionally used for the treatment of wounds or sores and arresting hemorrhages. It is also used for coughs, fever, and normalizing the heart rate. Do not use if pregnant.*
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Height: |
- 0.5' |
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Spread: |
0.5 - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Good air circulation and drip irrigation will help prevent crown rot.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers
COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells, Hosta, Acorus
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
*ServeScape does not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.
