Ajuga is a ground cover and does not climb. Only grows to about about 6"
http://www.perennialresource.com/plants/general-perennial/23_ajuga-reptans-burgundy-glow.aspx

you might think about growing Morning Glories in that spot as an annual -

Or as a Perennial there are many choices.
Clematis - a slow grower but nice

Many new cultivars now of Lonicera
http://www.northcreeknurseries.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/plants.plantDetail/plant_id/458/index.htm
http://www.perennialresource.com/plants/general-perennial/23_ajuga-reptans-burgundy-glow.aspx

Thanks for the info. Would just a few hours of morning sun be adequate for lonicera? I have a winter honeysuckle [bush form] that flowers surprisingly well with only an eastern exposure, but what about other varieties? I do love the scent of honeysuckle, and would be tickled pink if it would work there!

My guess would be that would be plenty of sun because it grows in sun to part shade

I have several of the newer cultivars of Lonicera, but do not have them in the ground yet. Waiting for that area to be cleaned out this year before I plant.

Now, I have learned about this one:
lonicera sempervirens 'major wheeler'

and have it ordered as well. It sounds very interesting.

Good price from this seller on eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LONICERA-MAJOR-WHEELER-HONEYSUCKLE-QUART-CONTAINER-/370602104669?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0amp;hash=item56499b575d

But remember that Lonicera sempervirens has no scent.

Thanks for the tips, emmagrace2. I can relate to your "waiting" for a place to plant!:] More often than not, that is what I do as well; I have plants in pots sometimes waiting months before their spot is ready.....
Thank you flora, for alerting me to that unfortunate fact, although it makes me sad! I'll need to choose carefully and do my research I suppose. If a honeysuckle isn't fragrant, it's not worth growing, at least for me!
I recently came across one called "Fragrant Cloud" that is supposed to be fragrant as well as everblooming and easy. Anyone have experience with that one?

I don't know Lonicera periclymenum 'Fragrant Cloud' personally but it was voted best climber at the UK Horticultural Trades Association plant show in 2011, so sounds like a good bet.

If you like ivy perhaps you want to try euonymus along with one of the flowering vines as suggested. It's a slow grower though.

I put it on a small decorative trellis on the outside corner of our north east side foundation bed about 2 feet from our white house. Selection was based on variegation, shade tolerance, easy care, and evergreen. It's not showy at all and during the growing season is dwarfed by other perennials in front of it. However, after frost it provides color and balance to evergreen ferns and hellebore that are background plants. The reflected light seems to be enough for it. The photo doesn't show it at all because it's lower to the ground behind the plants now in foliage and bloom.

I've planted a few different ones and if you get a gallon pot of it there should be multiple rooted pieces. Cut through part of the soil mass to open it up and spread out a bit.

Ajuga would work as a groundcover.

I have an English primrose violet with yellow eyes as the edging perennial that covers as much ground as you give it. It's just been cut back in this midsummer photo from last year.

This bed is easy care. Absolutely no room for weeds to sprout during the growing season. The hummingbirds enjoy the hosta and azalea. Corydalis lutea is bigger than I thought and taking over the bed in midsummer, but is neat & tidy in spring and fall once I've cut it back a bit. I like all season color, so also have Hellebore, Pulmonaria, Astrantia on the corner, and Astilbe in that bed. I tried out Filipendula Venusta, but have been digging it out ever since. It still blooms there, but flops in the shade. Plus rises above the other plants a bit too much. Showy pink blooms though!

Photo shows what can be planted on a shady north side for color and interest all seasons. You might prefer a more formal planting.

Here is a link that might be useful: Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'