Ajuga ‘Black Scallop’

Common Name:
Ajuga 'Black Scallop' Bugleweed

Description:
Ajuga ‘Black Scallop’ is a striking, low-growing ground cover prized for its dramatic, near-black foliage and vivid violet-blue flower spikes. The scalloped, glossy leaves deepen in colour with sun exposure, creating a rich contrast in garden beds, containers, or as an underplanting. It spreads by runners to form dense mats, effectively suppressing weeds and stabilising soil on slopes or embankments. In Melbourne gardens, this cultivar thrives in cooler months and bursts into bloom during spring, producing short upright flower spikes that attract pollinators. Ajuga ‘Black Scallop’ prefers moist, well-drained soil and tolerates a variety of light conditions, from full sun to part shade. While it can handle drier periods once established, consistent watering will enhance its appearance. Its evergreen foliage maintains visual interest throughout the year, making it a reliable ground cover for year-round texture and colour.

Form:
*Ground Cover
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
*Height: 10–15 cm
*Width: 60–80 cm

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade
*Full Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
*Violet-blue

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Disease Resistant
*Bee Attracting
*Perennial
*Herbaceous
*Ground Covering
*Weed Suppressive
*Evergreen Foliage
*Suitable for Underplanting

Toxicity:
Mildly toxic to pets (dogs and cats) if ingested in large quantities

Companion Plants:
*Heuchera
*Hosta
*Ferns
*Liriope
*Brunnera
*Lamium

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