Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’

Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’ is a creeping perennial with short spikes composed of small dark blue flowers. A valuable ground cover with dark purple, almost black, rather large glossy leaves.
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Care tips

Plant the Ajuga in cool, normal to poor, humus-rich moist soil. In summer, do not plant it in full sunlight, as the leaves may burn. It is a species that grows even in dense shade. Ajuga expands rapidly through creeping rhizomes. Propagate by tearing.

 

General care tips can be found here

Specifications

Dutch name:
Zennegroen
Theme:
Colour Symphony
Type of crop:
Perennials
Flower color:
donkerblauw
Flowering time:
mei, juni
Leaf color:
Zwart, Paars
Height:
10 cm - 20 cm
Evergreen:
Ja
Hardiness:
Good
Pitch:
Sun, Semi-shade, Shadow
Application:
Border, Kuip, Groep, Boomspiegel
Soil type:
Vochtige bodem, Normale bodem
Special features:
Trekt vlinders aan, Rotsplant, Bodembedekker, Mooie herfstkleuren
Plant density:
9 to 12 per m²
Expected availability week:
1 - 19, 35 - 53