Ajuga Black Scallop
Glossy, dark foliage with scalloped texture.
Ajuga Black Scallop forms a dense, low-growing mat of glossy, deep burgundy to near-black foliage with rounded, scalloped leaf edges. This rich foliage color provides a bold contrast against green, gold, silver, and variegated plants in shaded beds, path edges, containers, and mixed borders.
Blue spring flowers add bright seasonal color.
In mid to late spring, short spikes of deep blue flowers rise above the dark foliage for a striking color combination. The blooms add seasonal interest while attracting bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators.
A useful ground cover for shade and part shade.
Black Scallop Ajuga performs well in part shade to full shade and can tolerate full sun when soil moisture is consistent. It is especially useful under shrubs, along walkways, in woodland edges, in foundation beds, and in low areas where a colorful ground cover can help cover bare soil.
Evergreen to semi-evergreen and easy to maintain.
This Ajuga is evergreen to semi-evergreen in many climates, helping garden beds look more finished beyond the main growing season. Once established, its spreading habit creates a dense mat that can help reduce open soil and minimize weed pressure.
Deer-resistant color for borders and containers.
Ajuga Black Scallop is considered deer-resistant and is generally low-maintenance. Use it as a bold edging plant, a dark foliage accent in containers, a ground cover beneath shrubs, or a contrasting carpet around lighter-colored perennials and ornamental grasses.
Glossy, dark foliage with scalloped texture.
Ajuga Black Scallop forms a dense, low-growing mat of glossy, deep burgundy to near-black foliage with rounded, scalloped leaf edges. This rich foliage color provides a bold contrast against green, gold, silver, and variegated plants in shaded beds, path edges, containers, and mixed borders.
Blue spring flowers add bright seasonal color.
In mid to late spring, short spikes of deep blue flowers rise above the dark foliage for a striking color combination. The blooms add seasonal interest while attracting bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators.
A useful ground cover for shade and part shade.
Black Scallop Ajuga performs well in part shade to full shade and can tolerate full sun when soil moisture is consistent. It is especially useful under shrubs, along walkways, in woodland edges, in foundation beds, and in low areas where a colorful ground cover can help cover bare soil.
Evergreen to semi-evergreen and easy to maintain.
This Ajuga is evergreen to semi-evergreen in many climates, helping garden beds look more finished beyond the main growing season. Once established, its spreading habit creates a dense mat that can help reduce open soil and minimize weed pressure.
Deer-resistant color for borders and containers.
Ajuga Black Scallop is considered deer-resistant and is generally low-maintenance. Use it as a bold edging plant, a dark foliage accent in containers, a ground cover beneath shrubs, or a contrasting carpet around lighter-colored perennials and ornamental grasses.
Description
Glossy, dark foliage with scalloped texture.
Ajuga Black Scallop forms a dense, low-growing mat of glossy, deep burgundy to near-black foliage with rounded, scalloped leaf edges. This rich foliage color provides a bold contrast against green, gold, silver, and variegated plants in shaded beds, path edges, containers, and mixed borders.
Blue spring flowers add bright seasonal color.
In mid to late spring, short spikes of deep blue flowers rise above the dark foliage for a striking color combination. The blooms add seasonal interest while attracting bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators.
A useful ground cover for shade and part shade.
Black Scallop Ajuga performs well in part shade to full shade and can tolerate full sun when soil moisture is consistent. It is especially useful under shrubs, along walkways, in woodland edges, in foundation beds, and in low areas where a colorful ground cover can help cover bare soil.
Evergreen to semi-evergreen and easy to maintain.
This Ajuga is evergreen to semi-evergreen in many climates, helping garden beds look more finished beyond the main growing season. Once established, its spreading habit creates a dense mat that can help reduce open soil and minimize weed pressure.
Deer-resistant color for borders and containers.
Ajuga Black Scallop is considered deer-resistant and is generally low-maintenance. Use it as a bold edging plant, a dark foliage accent in containers, a ground cover beneath shrubs, or a contrasting carpet around lighter-colored perennials and ornamental grasses.
