1 Blue Rug Juniper Plant 3-6" - Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii' Evergreen Ground Cover

Blue Rug Juniper is a low-growing evergreen ground cover prized for its dense, trailing habit and striking silver-blue foliage. This cultivar, Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii', forms a carpet-like mat that hugs the ground, making it an excellent choice for erosion control on slopes, filling bare spots, or softening the edges of walkways and patios. Its evergreen nature provides year-round interest, and the foliage often takes on a purplish tint in winter.

This versatile juniper is well-suited for rock gardens, foundation plantings, and mass plantings where a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant ground cover is desired. It is also deer resistant and tolerates poor soils, making it a reliable option for challenging landscape sites.

Plant Features

• Low-growing, spreading habit that forms a dense mat
• Silver-blue foliage that intensifies in color during cold weather
• Evergreen, providing year-round coverage
• Excellent for erosion control on slopes and banks
• Deer resistant and drought tolerant once established

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'
• Plant Type: Evergreen ground cover
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Prostrate, spreading
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Mature Height: 6-12 inches
• Spacing: 4-6 feet apart for coverage

Planting & Care

Plant Blue Rug Juniper in a location with full sun and well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and at the same depth. Place the plant in the hole, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, but keep mulch away from the stem. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system. Once established, this juniper is quite drought tolerant and requires minimal watering. Prune lightly in early spring to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged branches.

What's Included

One Blue Rug Juniper plant, approximately 3-6 inches tall, shipped in a pot ready for planting.