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Feathered Friends™ Fierce Falcon Ajuga

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  • Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 4 - 6 Inches
  • Mature Spread 4 - 6 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4 - 9

Groundcovers can keep weeds down and add color to landscapes and garden beds. Feathered Friends ‘Fierce Falcon’ Ajuga is a new bugleweed bred for its dark, nearly black, and large leaves. Although the ajuga grows to only about 4 to 6 inches high, it spreads widely and easily, filling in bare spots or areas where you need a dramatic dark purple backdrop for flowers and shrubs. This ajuga variety is tough, grows consistently, and is hardy in zones 4 through 9.

As if this Fierce Falcon were not appealing enough, consider that it grows in part to full shade. So, it can go up against structures or border gardens and sidewalks on the north side of a home, where not enough sun hits for most plants. The plant produces bluish flowers in late spring to early summer and its big, dark leaves keep their color all winter. Still, deer usually avoid ajuga.

Feathered Friends Fierce Falcon Ajuga Care

Plant your ajuga in soil that drains well, adding a few inches of mulch around the plant until it spreads to cover the ground. The mulch will help keep the soil moist and suppress weeds until your ajuga is old enough to take that job over. You can place this plant in any spot that gets full shade to about 4 to 6 hours of sun a day for the best health and color. Just be sure to space the plants far enough apart to allow them to grow into one another.

Water ajuga regularly until it’s established and in hot, dry periods, and apply water with drip irrigation or soakers near the ground. Avoid soggy soil, but keep it fairly moist. Fertilizing each spring with a balanced fertilizer can give the ajuga a good start. Wait until flowers fade to prune the plant, and then remove dead flower stalks and prune it to an inch or two above the ground. You might have to divide the plant every couple of years if it gets so dense no air can get to the roots. Just transplant the division in another shady spot.

Feathered Friends Fierce Falcon Ajuga Spacing

Eventually, ajugas can grow into one another, so give them room to reach their full spread, planting them about 16 to 18 inches apart. 

Feathered Friends™ Fierce Falcon Ajuga Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 4 - 6 Inches
Mature Spread: 9 - 18 Inches
Spacing: 9 - 18 Inches
Habit: Spreading
Flower Color(s): Black
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: Spring
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Blue
Foliage Description:
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™ Fierce Falcon Ajuga
Other Name(s): Bugleweed
Scientific Name: ‘Fierce Falcon’ Ajuga PPAF
SKU:
AJUFA

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.