Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop', Bugleweed Size:0.5 qt and blackish fruit

and blackish fruit

It was brought to England on a ship called The Peru in the 17th century leading Linnaeus to misunderstand and

Of all the manzanitas we grow

Along the stems at the leaf nodes in early autumn form two-inch-long

textural tapestry

Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop', Bugleweed Size:0.5 qt and blackish fruitDeep burgundy black dark green highly textural leaves spread beneath vertical spires of sky blue to violet in late spring. Glossy, the leaves glint in the sunlight like the riffled surface of a dark lake in winda groundcover mat forms from these spreading, dramatic leafy rosettes. Plants will thrive if shielded from hot afternoon sun and given summer water. The foliage is tough, deer resistant and tolerates some light foot traffic. Mature size: 6