{"product_id":"black-scallop-bugleweed","title":"Black Scallop Bugleweed","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGlossy, Near-Black Foliage and Blue Spring Spikes\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack Scallop Bugleweed (\u003cem\u003eAjuga reptans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Scallop') is the darkest, glossiest bugleweed, forming a dense mat of scalloped, near-black purple leaves that shine in the light, topped with spikes of deep blue flowers in spring. The dramatic dark foliage is stunning against gold or chartreuse companions and brightens shaded ground. Deer-resistant and vigorous, it's a striking, weed-smothering groundcover for sun or shade in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Eagan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAjuga reptans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Scallop'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 in tall, spreading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3–9 (fully hardy across Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade to full sun (darkest color in sun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring (deep blue spikes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlossy near-black, semi-evergreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage, well-drained; adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Black Scallop as a dramatic dark groundcover under shrubs, along edges, and on shaded slopes, or as contrast against gold and green foliage. It forms a dense mat, so site it where it can spread or edge it to contain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall, when cooler weather and steady moisture help it establish and knit together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet plants level with the soil surface, spacing them 8–12 inches apart for quick coverage. Water in well and mulch lightly between plants until they fill in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water 1–2 times per week to establish and encourage spread.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells; it's fairly drought tolerant once established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line or soaker hose keeps the mat evenly moist as it fills in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get the darkest color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe near-black tone is richest in full sun, though it still grows and colors well in part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it spreads to form a groundcover; edge it to keep it out of lawns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's a Zone 3 groundcover, fully hardy statewide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, deer generally avoid bugleweed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Black Scallop with chartreuse hostas, ferns, and our other bugleweeds for a high-contrast, weed-suppressing planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"10-Cell (4\")","offer_id":54315379949873,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315379982641,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/black-scallop-bugleweed.jpg?v=1779864875","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/black-scallop-bugleweed","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}