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    The extra-dark, shiny leaves make this groundcover stand out from other selections of Ajuga reptans.  Ajugas are easy-care and can tolerate light foot traffice.  Because they do not root deeply, down-sizing and editing is neither difficult not labor-intensive.  In the spring, the brilliantly colored flowers of 'Black Scallop' contrast dramatically against the almost purple black foliage.  Flowers appear on 6-inch spikes.
  
    Spring.  3 in.  x spreading
    
   Blue flowers  
     
    Sun, Part Shade, Shade     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |