Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop', Bugleweed Size:0.5 qt strappy leaves are an exotic

strappy leaves are an exotic foil for other colors: bright yellow-green (Carex Bowles Golden)

It really wants well-drained soil or will die out with winter wetness

The white latex or milky sap exuded by Euphorbias may have been used medicinally but it is toxic and to be avoided

It was brought to England on a ship called The Peru in the 17th century leading Linnaeus to misunderstand and

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Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop', Bugleweed Size:0.5 qt strappy leaves are an exoticDeep burgundy black dark green highly textural leaves spread beneath vertical spires of sky blue to violet in late spring. Glossy, the leaves glint in the sunlight like the riffled surface of a dark lake in winda groundcover mat forms from these spreading, dramatic leafy rosettes. Plants will thrive if shielded from hot afternoon sun and given summer water. The foliage is tough, deer resistant and tolerates some light foot traffic. Mature size: 6