Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' Size:1 gallon We looked at a lot

We looked at a lot of purple coneflower options

Golden leaves emerge in mid-spring and once they get started will quickly grown to fill in the desired space

Leaves have a single prominent wave that begins one third of the way from the leaf base

'Diane' is a cross between the Japanese and Chinese witch hazels and tops out at 8-10 ft

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Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' Size:1 gallon We looked at a lotThis low growing ground cover has attractive small, glossy, near black leaves that create a thick dark blanket over exposed areas in the garden. Starting in mid spring 4 6 deep blue florets emerge and create a very appealing effect when planted in mass or used to fill gaps in a garden bed. We like the cultivar Black Scallop because it stays more dense and compact than most ajuga. While this means it spreads more slowly it also covers more densely