Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop, Caitlin's Giant, Chocolate Chip'

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Ajuga reptans (Ajuga)

Ajuga

Black Scallop, Caitlin's Giant, Chocolate Chip are three of our favorite ajuga varieties. Ajuga is one of the best known and most useful ground covers, suiting many different situations and color schemes.Depending on the variety, the flowers may be rose or white, but the most commonly found color is a shade of purplish blue. The foliage color ranges from green to bronze to purple. There is also variegated forms available.

Ajuga is evergreen to semi-evergreen. The blooming period ranges from early spring up until mid July with the peak blossom period in May and June. Plants spread by runners and soon create a thick ground cover carpet of foliage.

Reliable ground cover for sun or shade
Spring flowers vary rose to blue to white
Extensive root system makes useful for erosion control
May be aggresive

Height

6-9 Inches

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Spread

8-12 Inches


Homeowner Growning
& Maintenance Tips

Ajuga is excellent plant to use for erosion control due to it's extensive root system!

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USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 9

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade
Habit
Evergreen
Semi Evergreen
Landscape Use
Ground Cover
Water Needs
Medium
Low
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