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Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' ('Black Scallop' bugleweed)

Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of San Marcos Growers

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' ah-JEW-gah REP-tanz Common Name: 'Black Scallop' bugleweed Genus: Ajuga
Black foliage and spiky blue flowers (which appear in early summer) make a dramatic contrast. 'Black Scallop' thrives in full sun, which intensifies the black color. In full sun, the plant produces numerous runners, which should be thinned to prevent crown rot. In large plantings, you can run a rotary mower with a bagger attachment over the patch to control crowding and keep the foliage fresh. In mixed container plantings, the spilling habit of the plant makes it a standout choice. -Ron Smith, Regional Picks: Upper Plains, Fine Gardening issue #120
 Noteworthy characteristics: Very dark, scalloped foliage and spikes of blue flowers. Invasive tendencies.
 Care: Provide full sun to light shade and most any soil. Thin the runners to prevent crown rot.
 Propagation: Divide rooted stems.
 Problems: This plant is invasive.
Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Runs
Growth Pace Fast Grower;Invasive/Aggressive Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Adaptable
Maintenance Moderate
Tolerance Deer Tolerant
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Summer
Foliage Color Black
Flower Color Blue Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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