Black Scallop Ajuga
Ajuga reptans is a dense, fast spreading, mat-forming ground cover which features shiny, dark green, variegated, dark purple to black leaves. Tiny, blue-violet flowers appear in mid to late spring on spikes rising above the foliage. Will bloom all summer. When in full flower large plantings can produce a striking display. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist soils with good drainage, but tolerates moderately dry ones.
Black Scallop Ajuga is noted for its dark maroon-purple leaves with scalloped margins, fragrant dark violet flowers and compact but spreading habit. Leaves are described as dark maroon-purple to near black. Leaves appear in spreading rosettes. Tiny, dark violet flowers appear in spring in flower spikes that rise above the foliage. U.S. Plant Patent PP15,815
Height: 3-6 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
Zone: 4-9
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage: Deep Purple to Black
Bloom Color: Dark Blue
Bloom Time: Spring/Summer
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Bronze Ajuga
Ajuga reptans is a dense, fast spreading, mat-forming ground cover which features shiny, dark green, variegated, dark purple to black leaves. Tiny, blue-violet flowers appear in mid to late spring on spikes rising above the foliage. Will bloom all summer. When in full flower large plantings can produce a striking display. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist soils with good drainage, but tolerates moderately dry ones.
Ajuga Bronze Ajuga is a dense, rapidly spreading, mat-forming ground cover which features shiny, dark green to bronze leaves. Tiny, blue-violet flowers appear in mid to late spring on spikes rising above the foliage to 10".
Height: 6-9 Inches
Spread: 8-12 Inches
Zone: 3-9
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage: Green to Deep Purple
Bloom Color: Dark Blue
Bloom Time: Spring/Summer
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Burgundy Glow Ajuga
Ajuga reptans is a dense, fast spreading, mat-forming ground cover which features shiny, dark green, variegated, dark purple to black leaves. Tiny, blue-violet flowers appear in mid to late spring on spikes rising above the foliage. Will bloom all summer. When in full flower large plantings can produce a striking display. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist soils with good drainage, but tolerates moderately dry ones.
Burgundy Glow Ajuga feature leaves with more interesting and varied foliage color. When in full flower, large clumps of ajuga can produce a striking display. Dense foliage can help choke out weeds. Not particularly tolerant of foot traffic.
Height: 6-9 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
Zone: 4-9
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage: Purple, Variegated Cream and Green
Bloom Color: Dark Blue
Bloom Time: Spring/Summer
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Catlin's Giant Ajuga
Ajuga reptans is a dense, fast spreading, mat-forming ground cover which features shiny, dark green, variegated, dark purple to black leaves. Tiny, blue-violet flowers appear in mid to late spring on spikes rising above the foliage. Will bloom all summer. When in full flower large plantings can produce a striking display. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist soils with good drainage, but tolerates moderately dry ones. May also be planted on banks or slopes, under trees or around shrubs.
Height: 8-12 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
Zone: 4-9
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage: Deep Purple and Green
Bloom Color: Dark Blue
Bloom Time: Spring/Summer
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Chocolate Chip Ajuga
Ajuga reptans is a dense, fast spreading, mat-forming ground cover which features shiny, dark green, variegated, dark purple to black leaves. Tiny, blue-violet flowers appear in mid to late spring on spikes rising above the foliage. Will bloom all summer. When in full flower large plantings can produce a striking display. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist soils with good drainage, but tolerates moderately dry ones. May also be planted on banks or slopes, under trees or around shrubs.
Chocolate Chip Ajuga, is most noted for its extremely dwarf habit and its chocolate foliage. It is perhaps best utilized as a small area ground cover. It typically forms a foliage mat to only 2” tall of tiny, shiny, oval leaves (1/2” across) which are chocolate with burgundy highlights. Typical bluish-purple ajuga flowers appear in spring on spikes rising slightly above the foliage to 3” tall.
Height: 2-4 Inches
Spread: 6-12 Inches
Zone: 3-9
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage: Deep Purple and Greens
Bloom Color: Dark Blue
Bloom Time: Spring/Summer
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Dixie Chip Ajuga
Ajuga reptans is a dense, fast spreading, mat-forming ground cover which features shiny, dark green, variegated, dark purple to black leaves. Tiny, blue-violet flowers appear in mid to late spring on spikes rising above the foliage. Will bloom all summer. When in full flower large plantings can produce a striking display. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist soils with good drainage, but tolerates moderately dry ones. May also be planted on banks or slopes, under trees or around shrubs.
Height: 2-4 Inches
Spread: 6-12 Inches
Zone: 3-9
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage: Variegated Cream and Greens
Bloom Color: Dark Blue
Bloom Time: Spring/Summer
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Green Ajuga
Ajuga reptans is a dense, fast spreading, mat-forming ground cover which features shiny, dark green, variegated, dark purple to black leaves. Tiny, blue-violet flowers appear in mid to late spring on spikes rising above the foliage. Will bloom all summer. When in full flower large plantings can produce a striking display. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist soils with good drainage, but tolerates moderately dry ones. May also be planted on banks or slopes, under trees or around shrubs.
Green Ajuga is fast growing ground cover for part shade to full sun that has bright green foliage. Blue flowers appear in spring that rise from the matted foliage.
Height: 6-9 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
Zone: 4-9
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage: Green
Bloom Color: Dark Blue
Bloom Time: Spring/Summer
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Metalica Crispa Ajuga
Ajuga reptans is a dense, fast spreading, mat-forming ground cover which features shiny, dark green, variegated, dark purple to black leaves. Tiny, blue-violet flowers appear in mid to late spring on spikes rising above the foliage. Will bloom all summer. When in full flower large plantings can produce a striking display. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist soils with good drainage, but tolerates moderately dry ones. Ajuga will grow in part shade, but your best foliage color will occur in sunny locations. May also be planted on banks or slopes, under trees or around shrubs.
Metalica Crispa Ajuga quickly forms a low carpet of medium-sized leaves in an attractive bronze-purple shade. Foliage takes on metallic overtones on mature summer leaves especially if planted in full sun. Short spikes of blue flowers are an added bonus in mid to late spring. Vigorous habit. Not the best choice for extremely dry shade conditions, like under maple or evergreen trees. Will perform well in tubs or mixed containers.
Height: 4-6 Inches
Spread: 8-12 Inches
Zone: 3-9
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage: Bronze, Purple-Black
Bloom Color: Deep Blue
Bloom Time: Spring/Summer Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Mahogany Ajuga
Ajuga reptans is a dense, fast spreading, mat-forming ground cover which features shiny, dark green, variegated, dark purple to black leaves. Tiny, blue-violet flowers appear in mid to late spring on spikes rising above the foliage. Will bloom all summer. When in full flower large plantings can produce a striking display. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist soils with good drainage, but tolerates moderately dry ones. May also be planted on banks or slopes, under trees or around shrubs.
Mahogany Ajuga quickly forms a low carpet of medium-sized, rounded leaves, in an attractive mahogany-red shade. Short spikes of deep blue flowers are an added bonus in mid to late spring. vigorous habit, and evergreen. Will perform well in tubs or mixed containers.
Height: 4-6 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
Zone: 3-9
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage: Bronze and Reddish
Bloom Color: Dark Blue
Bloom Time: Spring/Summer
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Pink Lightning Ajuga
Ajuga reptans is a dense, fast spreading, mat-forming ground cover which features shiny, dark green, variegated, dark purple to black leaves. Tiny, blue-violet flowers appear in mid to late spring on spikes rising above the foliage. Will bloom all summer. When in full flower large plantings can produce a striking display. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist soils with good drainage, but tolerates moderately dry ones. Ajuga will grow in full shade, but your best foliage color will occur in part-sun locations. May also be planted on banks or slopes, under trees or around shrubs.
Pink Lightning Ajuga quickly forms a low carpet of medium-sized, ruffled leaves, in an attractive mint green shade with creamy-white edging. Short spikes of pink flowers are an added bonus. Vigorous habit. Not the best choice for extremely dry shade conditions, like under maple or evergreen trees. Will perform well in tubs or mixed containers. USPP#22255
Height: 4-6 Inches
Spread: 12-16 Inches
Zone: 3-9
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage: Light Green, Variegated Cream
Bloom Color: Deep Pink
Bloom Time: Spring/Summer
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes