Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' Attracts Song Birds maintaining the classic oval tree

maintaining the classic oval tree shape more consistently than many other mid-sized ornamental trees (20-35 ft

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creating blooms that span a full 4 inches in diameter

though it can handle full sun in cooler regions

Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' Attracts Song Birds maintaining the classic oval treeThis low growing ground cover has attractive small, glossy, near black leaves that create a thick dark blanket over exposed areas in the garden. Starting in mid spring 4 6 deep blue florets emerge and create a very appealing effect when planted in mass or used to fill gaps in a garden bed. We like the cultivar Black Scallop because it stays more dense and compact than most ajuga. While this means it spreads more slowly it also covers more densely