Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front
Soil
Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist
Ajuga reptans, the wild bugle, is a robust evergreen with dark green foliage, bearing upright spikes of dark blue flowers from late spring to midsummer.
Ajuga 'Black Scallop' has evergreen, nearly black leaves. Plants quickly form a low carpet of rounded, glossy leaves, making it the perfect choice for ground cover in shady borders.
For best results grow Ajuga 'Black Scallop' in moist but well-drained soil in partial to full shade. It does well planted beneath shrubs and in containers, as long as the soil or compost doesn't dry out. To propagate, divide plants in autumn or spring.
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Ajuga ‘Black scallop’ and wildlife
Ajuga ‘Black scallop’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Ajuga ‘Black scallop’ poisonous?
Ajuga ‘Black scallop’ has no toxic effects reported.
