Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop', Bugleweed Size:0.5 qt Along the stems at the

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

strappy leaves are an exotic foil for other colors: bright yellow-green (Carex Bowles Golden)

so expect to help it out a little

And small sprays of lavender-pink bell flowers erupt from the leaf axils followed by mauve-pink berries

it can be cut to the ground (if it doesn't die to the ground anyway) in late winter

Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop', Bugleweed Size:0.5 qt Along the stems at theDeep 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