- Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 4 Inches
- Mature Spread 18 Inches
- Growing Zones 4 - 9
The Feathered Friends™ line of Ajugas has shaken up the world of ground covers. The line includes variations in leaf shape and color not seen before in Ajugas. Pleasant Pheasant Ajuga has gorgeous coppery stained foliage and bright violet flowers early in the summer. This dependable garden workhorse is tough enough to tolerate the cold winters in USDA zone 4, while remaining evergreen in the warmer zones 8 and 9.
Plant Pleasant Pheasant in dark corners of the garden to add bright contrast. The quick-spreading Feathered Friends™ line is great as a ground cover and can tolerate light foot traffic. You can also use Pleasant Pheasant as a low-maintenance filler or spiller element in containers and hanging baskets. Deer rarely cause long-term damage to Ajuga as the plants quickly regrow from any type of pruning. Pleasant Pheasant is resistant to most pests and diseases.
Feathered Friends™ Pleasant Pheasant Ajuga Care
Plant Pleasant Pheasant in shady areas of the yard. Ajuga will tolerate a wide range of soil types and pH levels. Well-draining soil year-round is an absolute must to prevent root problems. In the colder growing zones, Ajuga may take a while to reappear in the spring, although in warmer climates (zones 5-9), it is semi-evergreen. Ajuga is fairly drought resistant after it is established, although it will need consistent watering the first season or two to settle in.
Lightly cut back Ajuga to keep it tidy and within its growing boundaries. The flowers appear in late spring and are self-cleaning, meaning they do not require deadheading. Pollinators of all kinds love the short flower spikes.
Divide Ajuga every 3-4 years to rejuvenate growth while multiplying your stock of plants. When transplanting, carefully extract all the roots. Either replant extracted plants immediately or pot them up in shallow containers for planting later.
Feathered Friends™ Pleasant Pheasant Ajuga Spacing
Ajuga plants are quick to spread and will fill up areas of the garden quickly. While the mature height of Pleasant Pheasant is a mere 4 inches, the spread can reach 18-24 inches within a couple of years. Space plants 18 inches apart to create a dense ground cover.
FEATHERED FRIENDS™ Pleasant Pheasant 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 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 18 Inches |
| Spacing: 4 Inches |
| Habit: Spreading |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: Purple Shades |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen, Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Coppery Foliage |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders |
| Features: Foliage Interest |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: FEATHERED FRIENDS™ Pleasant Pheasant™ Ajuga |
| Other Name(s): Bugleweed |
| Scientific Name: Ajuga 'Pleasant Pheasant' |
- SKU:
- AJUPH
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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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes 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.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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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