Species bugleweed
Ground cover plant with green leaves and blue-violet flowers and green stems.

bugleweed

Ajuga reptans 'Binblasca' BLACK SCALLOP

Also Known As - carpet bugleweed,Bugleweed
Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans "Black Scallop") is an amazing ground cover plant that blooms beautiful purple blossoms in early summer. It is easy to grow, drought tolerant and its semi-evergreen foliage looks spectacular year round. The foliage has an eye-catching scalloped edge which is appreciated in any garden. Its dense habit allows it to be used as an edging plant, but it can also be used as a container or rock garden option. Its blooms attract pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies while its strong, pleasant aroma adds interest. It is a versatile plant that can be used in different settings and will show its beauty all season long.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 10

Flowers:

Blue Flowers

Sun:

part sun/part shade,part shade

Soil:

Rocky , gravelly , dry

Fruits:

tan,black Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans 'Binblasca' BLACK SCALLOP) once per week in spring and summer and once every 2 weeks in fall and winter. Water deeply so that the soil is evenly moist. In the summer, soil should be kept moist but not drenched, and in the winter plants should be allowed to almost dry out between waterings. Do not allow the roots to sit in soggy soil.

sunlight

Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans 'Binblasca' BLACK SCALLOP) is a shade tolerant plant that can thrive in partial or full shade. The amount of sunlight this plant will receive should also take into account the season and time of the day. When Bugleweed is planted in the summer months, it should receive 4 to 6 hours of sunlight each day. In the spring and fall months, this could be reduced to just 2 to 4 hours of sunlight daily. In winter, the amount of sunlight should be reduced to 1 to 3 hours a day.

pruning

Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans 'Binblasca' BLACK SCALLOP) should be pruned back in late winter to early spring before new growth begins. Pruning can help to control spreading, encourage a fuller look, and reduce plant diseases. However, bugleweed has a low tolerance for pruning, so it’s important to only prune dead or overwintering foliage. Remove dead or faded foliage close to the ground with pruning shears. Do not prune or shear the plant excessively as it has a low tolerance for hard pruning. If necessary, lightly shape the plant by selectively pruning back the ends of stems. This should be done sparingly and with minimal trimming.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
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Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Bugleweed typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Bugleweed typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Ajuga reptans 'Binblasca' BLACK SCALLOP is in the months of June and July.

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