As I'm sitting here eating my chocolate chip cookies I realized that this would be a good time to tell you about our Chocolate Chip Ajuga x 'Chocolate Chip' plant.  I have seen these used often for ground covers and it's nice to see something different from the same old typical ground covers.  It's much better looking that mulch or rocks!  And...in the spring you get the added benefit of short spikes of blue flowers that complement the chocolate colored foliage.

One of the nice things about it is that is is low spreading and it's a fast grower.  If you have little patience waiting for your flower garden to grow, which I've been accused of, you will be pleasantly surprised.  This is a great choice without the calories of a chocolate chip cookie.  So, if you're on a diet and craving a chocolate chip cookie, just wander out to your yard instead and enjoy this lovely chocolate chip alternative.