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Black Scallop Ajuga - #1 Pot - Proven Selections
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Full Shade to Full Sun (Can Grow In Most Sunlight Conditions)Height 3 - 10 InchesWidth 10 - 14 InchesGrowing Zones 4-10Black Scallop is an award winning new color variation for Ajuga reptans, the infamous bugleweed. Deep plum, almost black cupped leaves cover the ground so completely they can choke out weeds effectively. Springtime blue s…
Full Shade to Full Sun (Can Grow In Most Sunlight Conditions)Height 3 - 10 InchesWidth 10 - 14 InchesGrowing Zones 4-10Black Scallop is an award winning new color variation for Ajuga reptans, the infamous bugleweed. Deep plum, almost black cupped leaves cover the ground so completely they can choke out weeds effectively. Springtime blue spikes of flowers appear which can be cut back when spent to allow the plant to focus on its foliage which is spectacular when grown enmass in your landscape. Ajuga is a member of the mint family, and spreads on underground roots. Assign a place in your full sun or full shade garden where it can spread out to its abandon.Native to Europe, North Africa, and SW Asia, ajuga has naturalized in most regions of the United States. It thrives in Zones 4a-10a, or every region except the farthest north cold winter climates of North Dakota to Wyoming. It can become invasive and is infamous for taking over field after field. Consult with your county extension agency for any concerns you may have. It does well in containers and may be the best place to keep it under control while lending an almost unheard of contrast of glossy black leaves to pop against bright annuals in your patio container garden.Black Scallop Ajuga CareCare and maintenance is simple with ajuga as it is a tough, very hardy plant. It prefers well drained fertile soil with an acidic profile, pH 3.5 to 6.5. When grown in full sun there will be more spring flowers and smaller leaves, when in shade, foliage will be at its best and flowering at its minimum. Ajuga prefers moist soil but will tolerate some drought. Heat resistant, it will keep its lovely black glossy foliage even during the heat of summer. It does not particularly like being walked on, so placing it in a walkway between stones may not be the optimal place for it. Water during extremely dry periods for best results. In a container, water regularly and feed with a water soluble fertilizer every month.Deadheading is recommended to keep flowers going as long as possible and prevent seeds from forming. A quick mowing with the mower deck set at a higher level will accomplish that for you. Plants can be cut down to the ground after flowering for a refresh of the foliage that will last well into fall. Winter protection is usually not required as this is quite hardy in most cold winter climates.Black Scallop Ajuga SpacingSpace your plants about 10 to 14 inches apart. This is a low growing ground cover plant that looks great in large clumps. The flowers will shoot up to about 10 inches with the foliage topping out at about 3-4 inches. Use this natural ground cover under your acid loving perennials like azaleas and rhododendrons for an automatic weed control. It grows well on banks to help control erosion and is not bothered by black walnut, giving gardeners an alternative for lawns in difficult to grow areas of their landscape.Black Scallop Ajuga InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 4-10Plant Type: PerennialSunlight Exposure: Full Shade to Full SunMature Height: 3 - 10 InchesMature Width: 10 - 14 InchesPlant Spacing: 10 - 14 InchesGrowth Habit: SpreadingFlower Color(s): BlueFlower Shade: True BlueSeasonal Interest: Early Summer Late SpringFoliage Type: HerbaceousFoliage Color(s): Dark GreenTolerates: Heat, DroughtFeatures: Deadheading Not Necessary, Low Maintenance, Award WinnerUses: Container LandscapePlant Brand: Proven WinnersBotanical/Scientific Name: Ajuga reptans USPP 15,815 | All Plants > Hard To Kill Plants Proven Selections 1003819-pc
Description
Full Shade to Full Sun (Can Grow In Most Sunlight Conditions)Height 3 - 10 InchesWidth 10 - 14 InchesGrowing Zones 4-10Black Scallop is an award winning new color variation for Ajuga reptans, the infamous bugleweed. Deep plum, almost black cupped leaves cover the ground so completely they can choke out weeds effectively. Springtime blue spikes of flowers appear which can be cut back when spent to allow the plant to focus on its foliage which is spectacular when grown enmass in your landscape. Ajuga is a member of the mint family, and spreads on underground roots. Assign a place in your full sun or full shade garden where it can spread out to its abandon.Native to Europe, North Africa, and SW Asia, ajuga has naturalized in most regions of the United States. It thrives in Zones 4a-10a, or every region except the farthest north cold winter climates of North Dakota to Wyoming. It can become invasive and is infamous for taking over field after field. Consult with your county extension agency for any concerns you may have. It does well in containers and may be the best place to keep it under control while lending an almost unheard of contrast of glossy black leaves to pop against bright annuals in your patio container garden.Black Scallop Ajuga CareCare and maintenance is simple with ajuga as it is a tough, very hardy plant. It prefers well drained fertile soil with an acidic profile, pH 3.5 to 6.5. When grown in full sun there will be more spring flowers and smaller leaves, when in shade, foliage will be at its best and flowering at its minimum. Ajuga prefers moist soil but will tolerate some drought. Heat resistant, it will keep its lovely black glossy foliage even during the heat of summer. It does not particularly like being walked on, so placing it in a walkway between stones may not be the optimal place for it. Water during extremely dry periods for best results. In a container, water regularly and feed with a water soluble fertilizer every month.Deadheading is recommended to keep flowers going as long as possible and prevent seeds from forming. A quick mowing with the mower deck set at a higher level will accomplish that for you. Plants can be cut down to the ground after flowering for a refresh of the foliage that will last well into fall. Winter protection is usually not required as this is quite hardy in most cold winter climates.Black Scallop Ajuga SpacingSpace your plants about 10 to 14 inches apart. This is a low growing ground cover plant that looks great in large clumps. The flowers will shoot up to about 10 inches with the foliage topping out at about 3-4 inches. Use this natural ground cover under your acid loving perennials like azaleas and rhododendrons for an automatic weed control. It grows well on banks to help control erosion and is not bothered by black walnut, giving gardeners an alternative for lawns in difficult to grow areas of their landscape.Black Scallop Ajuga InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 4-10Plant Type: PerennialSunlight Exposure: Full Shade to Full SunMature Height: 3 - 10 InchesMature Width: 10 - 14 InchesPlant Spacing: 10 - 14 InchesGrowth Habit: SpreadingFlower Color(s): BlueFlower Shade: True BlueSeasonal Interest: Early Summer Late SpringFoliage Type: HerbaceousFoliage Color(s): Dark GreenTolerates: Heat, DroughtFeatures: Deadheading Not Necessary, Low Maintenance, Award WinnerUses: Container LandscapePlant Brand: Proven WinnersBotanical/Scientific Name: Ajuga reptans USPP 15,815 | All Plants > Hard To Kill Plants Proven Selections 1003819-pc
Specifications
| Sun Exposure | Full Shade To Full Sun |
| Height | 3 - 10 Inches |
| Plant Type | Deadheading Not Necessary, Low Maintenance, Award Winner |
| Width | 10 - 14 Inches |
| Flower Color(s) | Blue |
| Foliage Color(s) | Dark Green |
| Plant Spacing | 10 - 14 Inches |
| Usda Hardiness Zone | 4-10 |
| Flower Shade | True Blue |
| Plant Brand | Proven Winners |
| Tolerates | Heat, Drought |
| Foliage Type | Herbaceous |
| Uses | Container Landscape |
| Botanical/scientific Name | Ajuga Reptans Uspp 15,815 |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Seasonal Interest | Early Summer Late Spring |