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Black scallop bugleweed

Ajuga reptans

Dark-leaved edging; may spread beyond intended area.

Type: Perennial
Light Req.: Part sun to shade
Height × Width: 0.25–0.5 ft × 1–2 ft

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Type

Perennial

Light Req.

Part sun to shade

Height × Width

0.25–0.5 ft × 1–2 ft

Bloom Time & Color

spring / Blue-violet spikes

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Notes

Dark-leaved edging; may spread beyond intended area.

At Lynn’s Nursery · Black Scallop

Ajuga reptans Summer/Fall 2026 catalog. Confirm current availability with the nursery. Mature height × width: 0.25–0.5 ft × 1–2 ft. Light: Part sun to shade. Habit: Spreading groundcover. Flowers & season: Blue-violet spikes; spring. Dark-leaved edging; may spread beyond intended area.

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**Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'3.jpg**◐ Part sun or part shade · ☾ ShadeGuettarda ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0
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