Bugle 'Black Scallop', Carpet Bugle 'Black Scallop', Ajuga 'Black Scallop', Bugleweed 'Black Scallop', Carpetweed 'Black Scallop'
Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop', often known as the Carpet Bugle, is a creeping perennial renowned for its small spikes of fragrant, deep blue blooms and extremely glossy, nearly black, scalloped leaves. The blooms, which bloom in late spring to early summer, stand out against the contrasting, spreading rosettes that the leaves have created.
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Late Spring, Early Summer |
| Height | 1" - 6" (in) |
| Spread | 6" - 12" (in), 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing | 36" (in) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
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Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop'
Bugle 'Black Scallop', Carpet Bugle 'Black Scallop', Ajuga 'Black Scallop', Bugleweed 'Black Scallop', Carpetweed 'Black Scallop'
Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop', often known as the Carpet Bugle, is a creeping perennial renowned for its small spikes of fragrant, deep blue blooms and extremely glossy, nearly black, scalloped leaves. The blooms, which bloom in late spring to early summer, stand out against the contrasting, spreading rosettes that the leaves have created. |
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