Ajuga reptans 39black scallop39 is an excellent groundcover plant that will cope in virtually any soil conditions from late spring this striking variety of bugle produces violet blue flower spikes against a thick mat of shimmering liquorice black foliage which becomes darker when grown in full sun this perennial plant is more sun tolerant than many other varieties attract pollinating insects to your wildlife garden by growing ajuga reptans 39black scallop39 as ground cover or