Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’
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Ajuga reptans Black Scallop creates a glossy near-black evergreen carpet with blue flower spikes for shaded beds and path edges.
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Description
Glossy scalloped leaves make Ajuga reptans Black Scallop a dramatic ground cover for shaded, flat garden beds. The near-black purple foliage forms a dense evergreen carpet that can spread 1.5 to 3 feet wide. Blue flower spikes rise above the mat in spring and early summer, bringing seasonal color and pollinator activity.
Partial or full shade protects the dark leaves, and gentle light helps maintain their rich tone. Keep the soil evenly moist without leaving the crown waterlogged. No routine pruning is needed, although worn foliage can be trimmed after flowering in late spring. Divide rooted sections in spring or early fall. Slugs, snails, and powdery mildew may appear when dense growth remains wet or crowded.
Additional information
| Height | 10 cm – 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 50 cm – 100 cm |
| Flowering months | May, June, April, March |
| Synonyms | AJUGA reptans 'Black Scallop', Ajuga reptans Binblasca |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Propagation | Divide the spreading mat in spring or early fall. Replant rooted edge plantlets in moist soil and water them until established. |
| Pests | This cultivar is generally free of serious pest problems. Check dense mats for slugs or snails if irregular feeding appears. |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew can affect the foliage in unsuitable conditions. Avoid crowding and prolonged leaf wetness to reduce problems. |
| Pruning | No routine pruning is required. Trim worn foliage after flowering in late spring only when needed. |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | no |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil evenly moist but not constantly waterlogged. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial or full shade with gentle light for darker leaves. |
| Color flower spring | Blue |
| Color flower summer | Blue |
| Aspect | East, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Mat-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Shape | Horizontal, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Banks and slopes, Shade Garden, Garden edging and borders, Ground cover planting, Underplanting for roses and shrubs |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Edging Plant, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Black Scallop Bugleweed, Carpet Bugle, Kruipend zenegroen 'Black Scallop', Kriechender Günsel Black Scallop |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23086056, MO24092435, ZAJUREBS000QT |
| Common Name | Black Scallop Bugleweed |