Ajuga 'Black Scallop' lavender full blooms remain fresh for

full blooms remain fresh for an extended period

The flowers appear refined but never precious

These arenaceous wonders will soon unfold into majestic

Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush' forms a handsome basal rosette of large

The outer petals of Paeonia 'Bowl of Cream' are larger

Ajuga 'Black Scallop' lavender full blooms remain fresh forAjuga 'Black Scallop' is a bugle with a wonderfully polished sense of drama, forming a low, evergreen carpet of very glossy, dark, near black leaves. Each scalloped leaf catches the light with a subtle sheen, giving Ajuga 'Black Scallop' a rich, almost lacquered appearance that makes surrounding greens look fresher and pale flowers brighter. In spring, short spikes of deep blue flowers rise above the foliage, a cool contrast that suits the plant