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Bugle Black Scallop in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Ajuga reptans 'Binblasca' syn. Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'

 

Bugle 'Black Scallop'

This is a fast growing ground covering plant but could become invasive if not kept under control. It spreads by putting out runners. The glossy leaves are oval in shape with some varieties being a mid green, but others ranging to a dark green with purple markings. The flowers grow on short spikes. 'Black Scallop' has scalloped-edged dark red, almost black, foliage, and spikes of blue flowers in early Summer. The dark colour of the leaves is intensified in full sun.

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plant Features
  • Bugle Black Scallop likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Bugle Black Scallop likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Bugle Black Scallop is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Bugle Black Scallop likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Bugle 'Black Scallop'

Latin name

Ajuga reptans 'Binblasca' syn. Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'

type

Herbaceous Perennials

family

Lamiaceae

ph

5.0 - 8.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Bugle Black Scallop likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Bugle Black Scallop is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Soil

    Bugle Black Scallop likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Bugle Black Scallop likes very little water

    Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Bugle Black Scallop is 1.00meters x 0.15meters 1.00 M 0.15 M

Ajuga reptans 'Binblasca' syn. Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'

This is a fast growing ground covering plant but could become invasive if not kept under control. It spreads by putting out runners. The glossy leaves are oval in shape with some varieties being a mid green, but others ranging to a dark green with purple markings. The flowers grow on short spikes. 'Black Scallop' has scalloped-edged dark red, almost black, foliage, and spikes of blue flowers in early Summer. The dark colour of the leaves is intensified in full sun.


Planting Outdoors Spring

From Early Spring TO Mid Spring

Plant out container grown plants in spring into their flowering site.

 

Propagation

From Early Spring TO Late Spring

Divide established plants and either discard or replant.

 

Flowering Season

From Mid Spring TO Late Summer

Flowers grow on short spikes from mid Spring to late Summer

 
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