Black-Leaved Bugleweed -

(Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop')

Perennial Plants

Other Common Names: Black Scallop Ajuga, Bugleweed, Black Ajuga, Carpet Bugle
Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Ajuga Species: reptans Cultivar: 'Black Scallop'

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Plant Type: Groundcover, Perennial

Temp / Zone: Zone 3B · -35° to -30° F, Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F, Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F, Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun, Full / Mostly Shade, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Water Needs: Average

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Fast

Flower Color: Violet, Blue

Attracts: Butterflies, Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Black, Dark Green

Average Height: 0' to 1'

Average Width: 1' to 2'

Fragrances: None

Season of Color: Early Spring Blooms, Fall Foliage, Spring Blooms, Spring Foliage, Summer Foliage, Winter Foliage

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect, Mildew

Landscape Uses: Border / Edger, Containers / Planters, Entryway, Foundation, Groundcover, Landscape Beds, Mass Planting, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Stones and Pavers, Under Shade Tree, Woodland Border

Growth Habits: Low-Growing, Mat-Forming, Trailing / Spreading

Theme Gardens: Perennial, Woodland/Shade

Soil pH: 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5

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