Product Description
Ajuga Feathered Friends 'Fierce Falcon' PPAF (10)ct Quarts
a/k/a Bugleweed
Embrace the dark side of foliage with Ajuga 'Fierce Falcon'! This striking variety, part of the Feathered Friends series, captivates with its dramatic, near-black foliage and vibrant blue blooms.
- Deeply Textured, Dark Foliage: 'Fierce Falcon' boasts large, glossy leaves in shades of deep purple that verge on black. The deeply textured surface shimmers in the light, adding a touch of mystery and sophistication to shady corners.
- Vibrant Blue Blooms: In summer, spikes of bright cobalt blue flowers emerge, creating a stunning contrast against the dark foliage. These eye-catching blooms attract pollinators and add a vibrant touch to the landscape.
- Vigorous Groundcover: This Ajuga spreads quickly, forming a dense, weed-suppressing carpet that requires minimal maintenance. It's perfect for filling in gaps, stabilizing slopes, or adding texture and color beneath trees and shrubs.
- Shade-Loving Beauty: 'Fierce Falcon' thrives in partial to full shade, making it an ideal choice for areas with limited sunlight. It's a perfect addition to woodland gardens, north-facing slopes, or any shady nook in need of a touch of drama.
- Easy Care: Once established, 'Fierce Falcon' is drought tolerant and requires little attention. Simply provide well-drained soil and occasional watering during dry periods.
Key Features:
- Near-Black Foliage: Dramatic, deeply textured leaves in shades of dark purple.
- Cobalt Blue Flowers: Vibrant blooms that add a pop of color in summer.
- Vigorous Growth: Quickly forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat.
- Shade Tolerance: Thrives in low-light conditions.
- Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and care for.
Plant Specifications:
- Hardiness Zones: 4-8
- Mature Height: 4-6 inches
- Spread: 9-18 inches
- Sunlight: Partial shade to full shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate moisture
Add a touch of drama and intrigue to your shade garden with the captivating beauty of Ajuga Feathered Friends 'Fierce Falcon'!
Width 18-20"
Bloom Color Blue
Bloom Time Spring
Average, Rich Soil
Average, Low Water Needs
Beds, Butterflies, Easy Care, Evergreen, Ground Cover, Hummingbirds, Woodland Gardens
Deer, Drought, Rabbit Resistance
Ten (10) plants in quart containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
