Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' - Carpet Bugle
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Perennial herbaceous groundcover
Common Name: Creeping Bugle
Scientific Name: Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'
Foliage Color: Deep black to dark purple, evergreen with wavy edges
Flower Color: Blue-violet in dense spikes
Mature Height: 0.15–0.25 m
Mature Width: 0.30–0.60 m
Habit: Compact, creeping, forming a dense, richly colored mat
Flowering Period: April to May, with possible rebloom in autumn
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate, very drought tolerant once established
Soil Type: Well-drained, light, fertile
Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Excellent, very resistant
Nectar-rich Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to Animals: Slightly toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade in light, well-drained soil. Water regularly after planting to encourage root development, then maintain moderate moisture. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage abundant flowering the following year.
This extremely hardy and evergreen perennial requires no winter protection and thrives with minimal maintenance. Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and dry gardens, it offers spectacular spring blooms.