Ajuga Feathered Friends™ 'Fierce Falcon'

Ajuga Feathered Friends 'Fierce Falcon' is a bold and dramatic ajuga variety known for its dark, almost black-purple foliage that brings rich contrast to garden beds, containers, and shady borders. As part of the Feathered Friends™ series, ‘Fierce Falcon’ stands out year-round with its intense color and forms a dense mat of foliage, making it excellent for weed suppression and ground coverage.

In spring, deep blue flower spikes emerge and rise above the dark leaves, creating a stunning visual contrast. This variety thrives in partial to full shade, is deer-resistant, and highly adaptable to various soil conditions.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Glossy, deep black-purple leaves that provide dramatic contrast in any garden

• Flowers: Blue-violet flower spikes bloom in mid to late spring

• Size: Grows 4–6 inches tall, spreads 12–18 inches wide

• Light Requirements: Thrives in part shade to full shade; tolerates morning sun

• Soil Needs: Adaptable to various soils; prefers moist, well-drained soil

• Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9

• Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Uses: Ideal for groundcover, shady borders, containers, edging, and underplanting shrubs or trees

• Wildlife Benefits: Pollinator-friendly and deer/rabbit resistant

• Maintenance: Very low; occasional thinning or cutting back in spring keeps it tidy