Exposure • Sun • Part sun

Soil Moisture Needs • Average

Growth Rate in the Garden • Fast

Critter Resistance • Deer Resistant

Season of Interest (Foliage) • Fall • Winter • Spring • Summer

Season of Interest (Flowering) • Spring • Summer

Foliage Attribute • Fall Interest

Bloom Color • Blue

Attributes • Long Blooming • Easy to Grow • Evergreen • Ground Cover • Container

Water Requirements • Prefers consistent soil moisture

Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'

Black Scallop Bugleweed

Inky, scalloped oversized black foliage makes this eye catching bugleweed a best seller. Deep blue flowers accent the dark foliage from spring thru summer. For darkest color in foliage Ajuga Black Scallop should be planted in full sun. Use as a superb cover for the garden floor or as a dramatic touch to mixed containers. Black Scallop is more tolerant of variances in soil and moisture levels.

Ajuga (a-jeu'-gah)

Family: Lamiaceae · Common Name: Bugleweed

Beautiful foliage in rich greens, burgundy or colorful variegations is an excellent ground cover or edging plant for a wide range of growing conditions, attractive blue, white or pink flower spikes in mid to late spring.