Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' Dry Conditions serrated margins to form a

serrated margins to form a dense

perennials

and remarkably long flowering period

consider pairing kousa selections with native perennial varieties like the North American redbud

Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' Dry Conditions serrated margins to form 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