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Black Scallop Bugleweed

Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop'

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Overview

Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' is a perennial ground cover, valued for its dark purplish-black foliage and dense habit. It reaches about 6 inches in height and can spread up to 36 inches wide. From spring to early summer, it produces striking cobalt-blue flower spikes. Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil. Excellent for suppressing weeds and creating dramatic contrast in the landscape.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–9Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Black Scallop Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop') — valued for its dark purplish-black foliage and dense habit
Black Scallop Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop') — It reaches about 6 inches in height and can spread up to 36 inches wideBlack Scallop Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop') — Excellent for suppressing weeds and creating dramatic contrast in the landscapeBlack Scallop Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop') — commonly referred to as Black Scallop BugleweedBlack Scallop Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop') — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soilBlack Scallop Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop') — Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' is a perennial ground coverBlack Scallop Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop') — From spring to early summer, it produces striking cobalt-blue flower spikes

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
0.5–0.75 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Black Scallop Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop') — valued for its dark purplish-black foliage and dense habit
Black Scallop Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop') — It reaches about 6 inches in height and can spread up to 36 inches wide
Black Scallop Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop') — Excellent for suppressing weeds and creating dramatic contrast in the landscape
Black Scallop Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop') — commonly referred to as Black Scallop Bugleweed
Black Scallop Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop') — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil
Black Scallop Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop') — Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' is a perennial ground cover
Black Scallop Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop') — From spring to early summer, it produces striking cobalt-blue flower spikes
Photographs by 4 contributors

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