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Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii'

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Overview

The Blue Rug Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii') is a dense, low-growing, evergreen shrub that offers excellent ground cover. It features silvery-blue foliage that intensifies in winter and spreads up to 6-8 feet wide while maintaining a height of 4-6 inches. This hardy plant thrives in full sun, adapts to various soils, and is drought-resistant once established, making it ideal for slopes and rock gardens. Zones 3-9.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 4–10Type Conifer, Ground coverClimate Temperate
Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — This hardy plant thrives in full sun
Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — erosion control on slopesBlue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — scientifically known as Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — making it ideal for slopes and rock gardensBlue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — evergreen shrub that offers excellent ground coverBlue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — The Blue Rug Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii') is a denseBlue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — with a spread that can extend outward to an impressive 5 to 7 feet+4

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Ground cover
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — This hardy plant thrives in full sun
Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — erosion control on slopes
Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — scientifically known as Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'
Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — making it ideal for slopes and rock gardens
Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — evergreen shrub that offers excellent ground cover
Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — The Blue Rug Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii') is a dense
Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — with a spread that can extend outward to an impressive 5 to 7 feet
Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — this low-growing juniper reaches a height of merely 4 to 6 inches
Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — This prostrate habit makes it an ideal choice for ground cover
Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — and for cascading over walls or ledges in the landscape design.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones
Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — and is drought-resistant once established
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