Juniper Blue Rug

Create a silver-blue evergreen carpet that develops rich purple tones during winter. Blue Rug Juniper is a female prostrate conifer with dense spiny foliage and a ground-hugging habit. Blue-black berry-like cones may appear and mature over two seasons.

Growing Guide

  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
  • Mature Height: ~0.5'
  • Mature Width: 6'–8'
  • Spacing: 6'
  • Soil: Average, well-drained soil
  • Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
  • Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'
  • Common Name: Blue Rug Juniper
  • Plant Type: Evergreen Female Conifer Groundcover
  • Bloom Color: Inconspicuous
  • Season of Interest: Year-Round
  • Foliage: Evergreen
  • Growth Habit: Prostrate, Dense, and Spreading
  • Pollinator Friendly: When flowering

Key Features

  • Silver-blue evergreen foliage
  • Purple winter tones
  • Dense prostrate habit
  • Blue-black berry-like cones
  • Drought tolerant once established

Landscape Uses

  • Groundcover plantings
  • Slopes
  • Rock gardens
  • Wall plantings
  • Erosion control

Planting & Care Tips

  • Plant in full sun.
  • Provide well-drained soil.
  • Water regularly during establishment.
  • Avoid poorly drained or overly wet sites.

Companion Plants

  • Juniper Sargent's Green
  • Buxus Franklin's Gem
  • Nandina Firepower
  • Carex Everest
  • Liriope Big Blue

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

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Blue Rug Juniper with silver blue foliage and purple winter tones
Blue Rug Juniper with silver blue foliage and purple winter tones
Blue Rug Juniper with silver blue foliage and purple winter tones
Blue Rug Juniper with silver blue foliage and purple winter tones
Blue Rug Juniper with silver blue foliage and purple winter tones
Blue Rug Juniper with silver blue foliage and purple winter tones

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