Blue Rug Juniper
Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'
A stunning groundcover evergreen for home landscape use, featuring steel blue foliage which takes on a purplish tinge in winter, wide spreading and ground-hugging; extremely adaptable and hardy; excellent for trailing over walls
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Ornamental Qualities
which persists throughout the winter. It produces blue berries from late spring to late winter.
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years., Blue Rug Juniper will grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 7 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate
but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 8"Hx7'W
Fall color plum
Zone 3a
Likes well drained soil