'Black Scallop'

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3 - 10

Ajuga reptans
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Dark as night foliage with gorgeously scalloped leaves. A knock-out in patio pots, combos, and as a striking accent with white, gold or light colored plants. Deer-resistant.

Features

An exciting black ajuga with beautiful glossy leaves; blue flowers in spring
• Best Seller
• Drought Tolerant *
• Fall Interest
• Heat Tolerant
• Landscape Plant
• Low Maintenance
• Pet Friendly

*Even drought tolerant annual and perennial plants will need water for the first few weeks while they get established. Shrubs and trees will need to be watered for the first year after they are planted. After this, little or no supplemental water will be necessary when planted in the ground. No plant is truly drought tolerant in a container; water is necessary for all plants in containers.

Ornamental Characteristics

Flower Color:
Blue-True
Foliage Color:
Dark Green
Garden Height:
3 - 10"; Short
Spacing:
10 - 14"
Habit:
Spreading
Container Plant Style:
Spiller - Trails over the side of a container

Plant Needs

Duration:
Perennial
Bloom Time:
Late Spring through Early Summer
Zones:
Perennial in zones 4 - 11
What is my zone?
Hardy Temp:
-30°F (-34°C)
Exposure:
Plant in sun or partial shade
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes and containers
This robust and hardy ajuga looks great in the landscape, beds and containers

Patent Information

'Black Scallop' Ajuga reptans USPP15,815

Growing Tips

Fast growing plants spread by underground stems to create a great groundcover. Divide clumps when plantings get over crowded. Remove spent flowers, shears or even mowing on a high setting can quickly take care of the old flowers.

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Year Award Trial
2006 Bronze Medal University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners
2009 Leader of the Pack - Early Season North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2009 Top Performer - Growers Ohio State University - Columbus
2009 Best of Breed - Summer North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2009 Best Varieties Penn State
2009 Leader of the Pack for Summer North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2009 Leader of the Pack - Late Summer North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2009 Best of Breed Winter North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
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