Ajuga Catlin's Giant zone-7 cardinal flower

cardinal flower

The plants' leaves turn deep green in summer and age to a vibrant purple-red in the fall

That year-round presence is one of the reasons gardeners rely on it so heavily in four-season landscapes

Spring foliage gives it a second season of color

cold-hardy performance and deer resistance

Ajuga Catlin's Giant zone-7 cardinal flowerLarger foliage with rich bronze green color. Ajuga Catlins Giant forms a dense mat of large, glossy bronze green foliage that brings bold texture to shaded and partly shaded garden beds. Its larger leaves give it a stronger presence than many smaller Ajuga varieties, making it especially useful where homeowners want quick coverage and visible ground level color. Blue spring flowers brighten the garden. In spring, blue to deep blue flower spikes rise