Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop', 2L
This creeping, evergreen 'Bugle’ is an ideal groundcover, particularly in moist woodland areas. The foliage consists of very dark, almost black, glossy leaves, which become darker in lighter or colder conditions. The deep blue flowers emerge in spring, held on short stems, and attract bees and other pollinators.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height and Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 100cm (3ft 3in) in 2-5 years
Features
This creeping, evergreen 'Bugle’ is an ideal groundcover, particularly in moist woodland areas. The foliage consists of very dark, almost black, glossy leaves, which become darker in lighter or colder conditions. The deep blue flowers emerge in spring, held on short stems, and attract bees and other pollinators.
The ‘reptans’ part of the name means creeping, so position somewhere that you are happy to let it form a carpet of foliage, such as path edging, softening a container or under trees.
- Flowers: May - June
- Hardy
- Moist, well-drained soil
- North, West or East aspects
- Full shade or partial sunlight
Will grow in shade but foliage will be greener (needs some sunlight to darken)