Black Scallop Carpet Bugle

Black Scallop Carpet Bugle

1 Gallon
$16.90
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Black Scallop Carpet Bugle

Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'

A vigorous, dark-leaved ground cover that thrives in both sun and deep shade.

$16.90
Container sizeSize guide 1 Gallon

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Description

Black Scallop Carpet Bugle is a stunning, fast-spreading ground cover prized for its exceptionally dark, glossy, nearly black foliage. Its leaves are deeply ruffled and form a dense, weed-suppressing mat that provides dramatic color contrast in the garden. In spring, short spikes of vivid violet-blue flowers rise above the dark leaves, creating a beautiful display. Incredibly tough and adaptable, it thrives in sun or shade and tolerates a range of soils, making it an ideal solution for adding year-round color to slopes, under trees, or between stepping stones.

  • Dramatic Near-Black Foliage: Features very dark, glossy, scallop-edged leaves that maintain their intense color throughout the season.

  • Rapid, Dense Ground Cover: Spreads quickly by runners to form a thick, attractive carpet that chokes out weeds.

  • Tolerates Sun to Full Shade: One of the few plants that performs well in deep shade while also handling sun with adequate moisture.

  • Spring Blue Flower Spikes: Produces short, upright spikes of bright blue flowers in mid to late spring.

  • Low Maintenance & Deer Resistant: Requires minimal care once established and is typically avoided by deer.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Oval, crinkled leaves in deep burgundy with hints of dark green. Produces spikes of violet-blue flowers.
  • Mature Height: 3-6 in
  • Mature Width: 12-18 in
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Needs: Full sun to full shade
  • Key Advantages:Dramatic dark foliage,Excellent ground cover,Tolerates dry shade,Low maintenance
  • Landscape Uses:Shady slope cover,Under trees,Between stepping stones,Container spiller
  • Special Care:Divide every 2-3 years,Remove flower spikes after blooming,Avoid overly wet conditions
  • Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Spring to early summer,Foliage: Year-round

Faqs

Q: Is it invasive?A: It spreads vigorously but is not typically considered invasive in the same way as seed-spreading plants. Its growth is easily controlled by pulling up runners or edging the planting bed. It's ideal for areas where you want quick, dense coverage.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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