Ajuga 'Black Scallop' / BUGLEWEED
Ajuga 'Black Scallop', commonly known as Bugleweed, is a low-growing, evergreen groundcover that stands out with its striking dark purple-black foliage. The plant forms a dense mat of glossy, scalloped leaves that provide year-round color and texture, making it an excellent choice for adding contrast to gardens or borders. In spring, Ajuga 'Black Scallop' produces spikes of small, tubular blue flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. It thrives in a variety of soil types, preferring partial to full shade, and is particularly effective for filling in shady areas or creating a groundcover between other plants. With its unique foliage and vibrant blooms, this hardy perennial offers both beauty and practical ground coverage.
· ORIGIN - Not US native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - am sun w/pm shade
· FLOWER COLOR - violet blue
· HEIGHT - 3-6"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-10
3.5” pot
Ajuga 'Black Scallop', commonly known as Bugleweed, is a low-growing, evergreen groundcover that stands out with its striking dark purple-black foliage. The plant forms a dense mat of glossy, scalloped leaves that provide year-round color and texture, making it an excellent choice for adding contrast to gardens or borders. In spring, Ajuga 'Black Scallop' produces spikes of small, tubular blue flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. It thrives in a variety of soil types, preferring partial to full shade, and is particularly effective for filling in shady areas or creating a groundcover between other plants. With its unique foliage and vibrant blooms, this hardy perennial offers both beauty and practical ground coverage.
· ORIGIN - Not US native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - am sun w/pm shade
· FLOWER COLOR - violet blue
· HEIGHT - 3-6"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-10
3.5” pot
Ajuga 'Black Scallop', commonly known as Bugleweed, is a low-growing, evergreen groundcover that stands out with its striking dark purple-black foliage. The plant forms a dense mat of glossy, scalloped leaves that provide year-round color and texture, making it an excellent choice for adding contrast to gardens or borders. In spring, Ajuga 'Black Scallop' produces spikes of small, tubular blue flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. It thrives in a variety of soil types, preferring partial to full shade, and is particularly effective for filling in shady areas or creating a groundcover between other plants. With its unique foliage and vibrant blooms, this hardy perennial offers both beauty and practical ground coverage.
· ORIGIN - Not US native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - am sun w/pm shade
· FLOWER COLOR - violet blue
· HEIGHT - 3-6"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-10
