Ajuga 'Black Scallop' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Ajuga 'Black Scallop' or Black Scallop Bugleweed is known for its wavy, dark purple to almost black foliage. This perennial is perfect for outdoor houseplants because it grows by spreading. It thrives in USDA Zones 4-9 and is adaptable to various conditions.
Common Name |
Black Scallop Bugleweed
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'
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Genus
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Ajuga
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Family
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Lamiaceae
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Order
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Lamiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Ajuga 'Black Scallop' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Ajuga 'Black Scallop'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Ajuga 'Black Scallop' needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Ajuga 'Black Scallop' needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Ajuga 'Black Scallop' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Ajuga 'Black Scallop' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Ajuga 'Black Scallop' to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Ajuga 'Black Scallop' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Ajuga 'Black Scallop'. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Ajuga 'Black Scallop' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Ajuga 'Black Scallop' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Ajuga 'Black Scallop' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
6 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
3 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Purple
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Ajuga 'Black Scallop' toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Prairie and Meadow
Patio And Containers
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Ajuga 'Black Scallop' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Ajuga 'Black Scallop', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Ajuga 'Black Scallop' Native Region |
Find out where the Ajuga 'Black Scallop' plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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