Black Scallop Ajuga
Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
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Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
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Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Evergreen, Groundcover, Slopes/Erosion Control, Deer-resistant, Drought resistant, Low Maintenance, Flowering, and Container Friendly
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateModerate
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Ready to add some magic to your landscape? Looking for something really different to put between your stepping stones or as a groundcover in your perennial beds? We have the plant for you!
The Proven Winners® Black Scallop Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop') shows off compelling dark purple glossy quilted leaves that are almost black! The leaves are upright and wavy, which brings a nice texture to your garden! Low-growing and spreading flowering groundcovers, Bugleweed is a wonderfully showy foliage accent!
Tiny spikes of deep-lavender flowers shoot up in the spring! Pollinators adore these flower spikes and they add an additional layer of beauty to these hardy perennial plants. Combine that with the dramatically dark foliage that is also aromatic thanks to its Mint family relations, and you get a showy groundcover that deer and rabbits seldom bother!
Growing and spreading throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 9. Highly adaptable to sun and shade, these creeping groundcover ornamentals will add beauty to your landscape with ease!
Landscape Application:
Black Scallop forms a 4-inch tall mat of colors so dark that your stepping stones stand out like beacons! An extremely hardy groundcover that quickly forms a dense mat that blocks weeds and covers ground as landscape filler.
Besides being excellent along pathways and the driveway, or between stepping stones where it takes light foot traffic like a champ! It also excels as an edger in a flower bed or a filler in a Rock garden. You can even mow it after it blooms to maintain a neat appearance.
Go ahead and pot up in mixed planters or container gardens as a filler and spiller element. You can't go wrong with this fast-growing, hardy groundcover.
- Deep-Lavender Spring Flowers
- Deep, Dark Low-Growing Glossy Foliage
- Fast Growing
- Flowering Groundcover That's Foot Traffic Tolerant
- Mat-Forming Landscape Filler, Container Spillers & Edging
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Though it does fine in full sun in cooler growing zones, and partial shade everywhere, the best and deepest color comes in a sunny location. In milder climates, these perennial groundcovers keep their color all year round and tolerate full shade in the hottest climates. Any well-drained soils work beautifully and Ajuga needs moderate moisture at first, but is pretty self-sufficient once established. While you enjoy this magical little plant you will rest easy knowing the deer and rabbits do not find it appealing.
- Sun to Shade!
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture to Low Once Established
- Clean Mounds In Late Autumn or Early Spring
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant
Easy to care for and an attractive source of dramatic color, the Proven Winners® Ajuga Black Scallop Bugleweed will be a perfect accent to your landscape this year! Don't forget to order enough Black Scallop Bugleweed Ajuga for your next project from Nature Hills today!
