{"product_id":"ajuga-reptans-black-scallop-pp15815","title":"Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' PP15815","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Mature Size: 5\"T x 10\"W)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis attractive small-scale groundcover has glossy, near-black, scalloped leaves and a dense habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe deepest foliage color is achieved when plants are sited in full sun and in cooler temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom mid to late spring, short (4-6\") spikes of deep blue flowers stand upright above the low, spreading foliage. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'Black Scallop' tends to spread more slowly and stay naturally compact compared to other kinds of Ajuga, making it suitable for use as an edging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt also fits nicely into rock gardens and mixed container plantings. It is reported to be resistant to powdery mildew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA. reptans \u003c\/em\u003eis an evergreen groundcover that can grow in the shade of large trees where grass is hard to establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike many perennials that are grown only for their flowers, Ajuga is prized for its attractive, colorful foliage that looks nice all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardy to zones 4-10.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat's My Zone?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e Near-Black Foliage with Deep Blue Flowers in Spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize: \u003c\/b\u003e5 inches tall by 10 inches wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType: \u003c\/b\u003eHosta Companion Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Sizes:\u003c\/b\u003e 65mm Elle Plug\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hampshire Hostas","offers":[{"title":"65mm Elle Plug","offer_id":67656649605370,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7797\/7850\/files\/Ajuga_reptans_Black_Scallop_PP15815_0000_Shop.jpg?v=1791305897","url":"https:\/\/nhhostas.com\/products\/ajuga-reptans-black-scallop-pp15815","provider":"NH Hostas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}