Ajuga, 4.5in, Feathered Friends™ Fierce Falcon

The Ajuga Fierce Falcon has glossy purple to jet black leaves year round that shimmers when wet. A vigorous ground cover that suppresses weeds and grows beautiful bright blue flowers in the summer season. Naturally attracts bees. Deer and rabbit resisitant

Attributes

Type:  Perennial
Height: 4in - 6in
Spread: 16in - 20 in
Light: Part-Shade to Full-Shade
Water: Allow top 2 inches to dry between waterings
Zone: 4-9
Pet Safe: Non-Toxic

Care

Temperature: Frost tolerant, needs protection from the strong summer afternoon sun if in a sunny location

Light: They grow best in morning sun and afternoon shade, but will tolerate full shade. 

Watering: Drought tolerant and very hardy, but keep consistently watered for best blooming. Keep well watered until established, but then back off. Water more in the summer months, and reduce watering in the cold seasons until snowfall.

Fertilizer: Use a balanced feed to encourage the foliage to look healthy and more attractive. Feed once a month from April - August.