Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'

Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'

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BuglePerennial, DeciduousFamily: Lamiaceae

Flower colour:

Blue

Foliage colour:

Black

Bronze

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Ajuga reptans, the wild bugle, is a robust evergreen with dark green foliage, bearing upright spikes of dark blue flowers from late spring to midsummer.

Ajuga 'Black Scallop' has evergreen, nearly black leaves. Plants quickly form a low carpet of rounded, glossy leaves, making it the perfect choice for ground cover in shady borders.

For best results grow Ajuga 'Black Scallop' in moist but well-drained soil in partial to full shade. It does well planted beneath shrubs and in containers, as long as the soil or compost doesn't dry out. To propagate, divide plants in autumn or spring. Learn more with our Ajuga reptans grow guide.

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Ajuga ‘Black scallop’ and wildlife

Ajuga ‘Black scallop’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Ajuga ‘Black scallop’ poisonous?

Ajuga ‘Black scallop’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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