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AJUGA reptans 'Black Scallop'
Commonly known as Bugle, Carpenter's herb
Attractive violet-blue flower spikes against dark black foliage. Prefers full sun for the best leaf colour
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
The wild species is invasive. Selected cultivars make good groundcover -
Pests & Diseases
Powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Caucasus, Europe, Iran -
EvergreenOvate to spoon-shaped, scalloped leaves 9cm (3½in) long
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Blue
Violet blue -
SpikesSpike-like whorls to 15cm (6in) tall
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Black
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Height
15cm (6in) -
Spread
60-90cm (24-36in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialCreeping rhizomatous perennial spreading by stolons
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allAny moist soil
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Full shade
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Ajuga reptans - Growing Guide
