Ajuga Feathered Friends 'Fancy Finch'

Ajuga Feathered Friends  'Fancy Finch' is a low-growing, evergreen perennial groundcover known for its striking tricolor foliage and vibrant seasonal interest. Part of the Feathered Friends™ series, this variety features bronze, copper, and chartreuse hues in its foliage, offering a beautiful tapestry of color throughout the year. In spring, it adds a charming display of deep blue flower spikes, which rise just above the colorful leaves.

‘Fancy Finch’ spreads densely, making it excellent for weed suppression, erosion control, and for planting under trees or in shaded areas where many other plants struggle. It performs well in part shade to full shade, and adds a lush, vibrant touch to containers, garden borders, or mixed beds.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Colorful tricolor leaves in bronze, copper, and gold tones, often changing with the seasons

• Flowers: Deep blue flower spikes bloom in mid to late spring

• Size: Compact habit, typically 4–6 inches tall, spreading 12–18 inches or more

• Light: Prefers part shade to full shade, tolerates morning sun

• Soil: Moist but well-drained soil; adaptable to a range of soil types

• Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9

• Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established but appreciates some moisture

• Uses: Ideal for groundcovers, underplanting, containers, shaded borders, and woodland gardens

• Wildlife: Pollinator-friendly and deer resistant

• Maintenance: Low; remove old flower stalks and divide every few years if needed