Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' Attracts Song Birds creating blooms that span a

creating blooms that span a full 4 inches in diameter

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but the plant will also grow in partial shade

The foliage of Dianthus is also evergreen so the remainder of the year pinks maintain a soft and full looking ground cover

Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' Attracts Song Birds creating blooms that span aThis 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