Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop', Bugleweed Size:0.5 qt and butterflies

and butterflies

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

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

It was brought to England on a ship called The Peru in the 17th century leading Linnaeus to misunderstand and

a woodland mixer

Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop', Bugleweed Size:0.5 qt and butterfliesDeep 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