Black Scallop
Black Scallop
Ajuga reptans
Lush darkest burgundy/black foliage blankets the ground. Leaves are slightly more upright and wavy. Ajuga Black Scallop achieves best foliage color in sunny locations. Blue flower spikes appearing in late spring. Evergreen in milder climates. Ajuga are an extremely hardy groundcover. Mat-forming with lush waxy leaves that when in bloom resemble a colorful carpet spread across the landscape. Will adapt to a wide variety of conditions except extremely wet.
Perennial, Ground Cover
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
USDA Zone: 4-11
Height: 3-6”