Black Scallop Bugleweed is a compact semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial that spreads to form a dense carpet making it an excellent choice for a groundcover. The richly colored dark maroon-purple to near black foliage with scalloped edges grows rosettes. Reddish stems support showy spikes of lacy, fragrant deep violet flowers in spring. Best foliage color in part sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be an aggressive spreader. Good powdery mildew resistance.

Bugleweed has medicinal properties that is traditionally used for the treatment of wounds or sores and arresting hemorrhages. It is also used for coughs, fever, and normalizing the heart rate. Do not use if pregnant.*

Type:	Perennial, Groundcover
Height:	- 0.5'
Spread:	0.5' - 2'
Spacing:	1 - 2'
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4 - 9
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Purple
Season of Interest:	Spring, Summer

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Good air circulation and drip irrigation will help prevent crown rot.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells, Hosta

IMAGES: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Ajuga reptans Binblasca kz1, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2)Photo by rosehillgardens_WI, Ajuga-reptans 'Black-Scallop, (3) Photo by jacki-dee, Document Fall

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

*ServeScape does not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.

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