Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' PP15815
BugleweedShiny, crinkly textured, scalloped, broad leaves in the deepest shades of purple characterize this cultivar. Contrasting vivid violet flowers really pop against this dark backdrop. One of the first perennials to draw bees into the garden. An easy to grow, durable groundcover; great for weed and erosion control.
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 9
- Height: 3-6"
- Spread: 6-18"
- Exposure: Full Shade, Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Late Spring
- Foliage Color: Near-Black Shades, Purple Shades
- Flower Color: Violet Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Not native to North America
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
- Groundcover: Yes
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 9
- Height: 3-6"
- Spread: 6-18"
- Exposure: Full Shade, Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Late Spring
- Foliage Color: Near-Black Shades, Purple Shades
- Flower Color: Violet Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Not native to North America
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
- Groundcover: Yes
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average
- Requires Shade in Production: Yes
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: Yes
- Vernalization Beneficial: No