Feathered Friends™ Cordial Canary Ajuga flowering
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Feathered Friends™ Cordial Canary Ajuga

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  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 4 - 6 Inches
  • Mature Spread 4 - 6 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4 - 9

Like most bugleweed (Ajuga), Feathered Friends ‘Cordial Canary’ spreads along partly shaded ground and adds bugle-shaped flowers to its low, attractive foliage in spring and summer. Unlike other ajugas, however, this Feathered Friends groundcover is the first to boast gold-colored leaves beneath its bright bluish-purple flowers. An evergreen, the leaves retain their color through winter until flowering again as spring temperatures warm, and thrives in zones 4 through 9.

Few plants offer this much interest while growing in shady areas, and as a groundcover, this ajuga is a perfect companion plant to taller shrubs or plants like Huechera or Hosta that grow in shade. The leaves hug the ground and the flower spikes rise about 4 to 6 inches above the showy foliage. The plant spreads 9 to 18 inches, so by planting several in a bed, you can get year-round color while suppressing weeds. Ajuga also is deer resistant, so it’s a good choice for a partly sunny woodland garden. For 

Feathered Friends ‘Cordial Canary’ Ajuga Care

Ajuga can grow in cool and hot zones, provided it receives the right care. Ajuga prefers partial shade, but it can grow in full shade and more sun, at least in cooler zones. The groundcover likes moist soil, but the soil should drain well enough to prevent sogginess. Although ajuga eventually helps control weeds, spread at least an inch of organic mulch around new plantings to keep weeds from competing until the ajuga takes roots and spreads. 

Water your ajuga with drip irrigation or a hose placed at the base of the plants instead of an overhead spray. One application of a balanced fertilizer in spring gives the plants a good start. There is no need to deadhead the blooms, but the plant does best if you cut the stems and foliage back to a few inches above soil level when the flowers fade. You might need to divide ajuga every few years. This mint relative can grow into a dense carpet and will benefit from more air circulation.

Feathered Friends ‘Cordial Canary’ Ajuga Spacing

Plant your Feathered Friends ‘Cordial Canary’ plants at least a foot apart to give them room to grow into one another. 

Feathered Friends™ Cordial Canary Ajuga Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 4 - 6 Inches
Mature Spread: 9 - 8 Inches
Spacing: 9 - 8 Inches
Habit: Spreading
Flower Color(s): Blue
Flower Description: Blue Shades
Bloom Period: Spring
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green, Yellow
Foliage Description: Gold Colored
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Interest, Winter Interest, 4 Season Interest
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: N/A
Attracts: N/A
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Groundcovers, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Foliage Interest
Brand:
Common Name: Feathered Friends™ Cordial Canary Ajuga
Other Name(s): Bugleweed
Scientific Name: ‘Cordial Canary’ Ajuga PPAF
SKU:
AJUCA

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.