Ajuga (Ajuga reptans), also called common bugle, is a ground cover that blooms with small, purple spikes of flowers in spring in USDA Nandinas One of the biggest challenges for a garden with minimal sun is to find plants that will thrive and add color to the landscape. https://www.gardenloversclub.com/plant-finder/annuals/partial-shade-annuals Perfect for framing an entryway or adding to a perennial bed. 10 height, 2-3 width, zones 5-9. The narrow, upright evergreen adds vertical interest to tight spaces in the landscape.