
Ajuga Feathered Friends™ 'Fancy Finch' PPAF - Qt. Pots - Flat of 10
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Ajuga Feathered Friends™ 'Fancy Finch' is a charming and colorful ground cover that brings warmth and whimsy to the shade garden. Its scalloped foliage unfurls in rich tones of copper, gold, and russet, creating a sunlit effect even in the dimmest corners. As the seasons shift, its hues deepen and evolve, offering year-round interest in garden beds, borders, and containers. Like all members of the Feathered Friends™ series, 'Fancy Finch' stays compact and neat, forming dense mats that suppress weeds and reduce maintenance.
This little finch isn’t just about looks—it’s built to thrive. 'Fancy Finch' is hardy in USDA Zones 4–9 and handles a range of light conditions, from full shade to part sun. It’s deer-resistant, relatively drought-tolerant once established, and bursts into bloom with blue flower spikes in spring that pollinators adore. It pairs beautifully with hostas, ferns, and heucheras, but it also holds its own as a statement piece in small spaces or mixed containers. Whether under trees or tucked along a path, it offers lasting impact without demanding care.
Let Ajuga Feathered Friends™ 'Fancy Finch' bring a touch of coppery charm to your landscape. This low-growing gem is proof that groundcovers can be both practical and poetic. Order 'Fancy Finch' today and let your garden take flight with brilliant color and effortless beauty!
Name(s): Ajuga Feathered Friends™ 'Fancy Finch' PPAF, Bugleweed, Creeping Bugleweed, Carpet Bugleweed, Carpenter's Herb, Sicklewort, Middle Comfrey
Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Early spring
Foliage: Herbaceous, bronze.
Height/Spread: 4 inches to 6 inches x 18 inches to 20 inches.
Climate Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade.
Soil Condition: Rich, well-drained to dry, pH 6.1 to 7.5
Features: Drought tolerant, deer resistant, low maintenance, tolerates mild foot traffic, pollinator-friendly.
Uses: Xeriscaping, massed planting, ground cover, between stepping stones, as a lawn substitute, attracts bees.
Comments: Allow soil to dry between watering.
We can not ship this item to Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.