Beginner Gardening: Ajuga okay?, 2 by captKirkS

captKirkS wrote:
I planted three little Bronze Ajuga a year ago and they thrived in this very shady spot beneath the tree. However, after a harsh Mississippi Winter (not as harsh as most places in the country), they just look so scarcely. These were tiny 99 cent plants that quickly spread to 18" in just a few months. My dream is that they will cover the entire area and that I will have to beat them back to keep them from taking over the yard. However, they are looking like they are barely surviving compared to last year.

Am I just being pessimistic and impatient? Will they regain their full coverage of the area the 18" area they covered last year?