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Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'

Plant Type: Perennial

This selection of Ajuga noted for the shiny deep purple (considered almost black) foliage and notable dark purple flowers held above the foliage in Spring. Leaves are recognizably scalloped. This fast growing plant forms an attractive groundcover. Foliage color stronger with increased sun exposure. Prefers moist well-drained locations but will tolerate dry soil once established.

SKU Size
AJUBKS01G #1
AJUBKSP40 4" Pot

Mature Height:

4-6 in

Mature Spread:

4-6 in

Spacing:

6 in

Zone:

4-9

Bloom Color:

Blue, Violet

Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' Characteristics & Attributes:

Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Pollinators
Vigorous
Vigorous
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Evergreen
Evergreen
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Spring
Spring
Moist, Well-Drained
Moist, Well-Drained
Average Water
Average Water
Attributes
Naturalizing
Groupings
Stepping Stones/Path Edge
Woodland Garden
Border or Bed
Woodland Edge
Spring Bloomer
Foliage Color
Almost Black
Purple
Habit
Creeping/Ground Cover
Compact
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer