Ajuga Feathered Friends™ 'Fancy Finch' features eye-catching tricolor foliage in shades of pink, green, and cream, accented by cobalt-blue spring flowers. A bold, colorful groundcover perfect for shady areas and containers.
'Fancy Finch' Bugleweed – Vibrant Tricolor Foliage + Blue Blooms
Ajuga Feathered Friends™ 'Fancy Finch' (PPAF) brings showy variegated foliage and vivid blue flower spikes to your garden. Part of the Feathered Friends™ collection, this standout variety offers year-round interest with its multicolor leaves that form a dense, weed-suppressing mat.
Low-growing and shade-tolerant, it’s ideal for groundcover, borders, or mixed containers. Deer-resistant and easy to grow, ‘Fancy Finch’ is as tough as it is beautiful.
- Stunning tricolor foliage (green, cream, pink)
- Cobalt-blue blooms in spring
- Dense mat-forming habit for weed suppression
- ️ Prefers part shade to full shade
- Deer and rabbit resistant
Landscape Tip: Use in shaded borders or under trees where color and texture are needed year-round.
Growing Zones: 4–9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 4–6 in. |
| Mature Width: | 12–18 in. |
| Sunlight: | Part Shade to Full Shade |
| Botanical Name: | Ajuga reptans 'Fancy Finch' PPAF |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Type: | Perennial Groundcover |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Foliage: | Tricolor – green, cream, and pink |
FAQ's
Is ‘Fancy Finch’ evergreen?
Yes, in most climates it stays evergreen, providing year-round foliage color.
Can I use it between stepping stones?
Yes, it works well between pavers or along paths in low-traffic areas.
Does it spread aggressively?
It spreads by runners but is easy to control with edging or regular trimming.
Is it good for containers?
Absolutely! The foliage adds fantastic color and texture in shady pots.
Will it bloom every year?
Yes, you’ll enjoy spikes of cobalt-blue flowers each spring.
