- 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
Also Known 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
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known 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
Also Known 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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