{"product_id":"1-blue-rug-juniper-plant-3-6-juniperus-horizontalis-wiltonii-evergreen-ground-cover","title":"1 Blue Rug Juniper Plant 3-6\" - Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii' Evergreen Ground Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-growing, spreading habit that forms a dense mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver-blue foliage that intensifies in color during cold weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen, providing year-round coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for erosion control on slopes and banks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistant and drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen ground cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prostrate, spreading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 feet apart for coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Blue Rug Juniper plant, approximately 3-6 inches tall, shipped in a pot ready for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67862004597046,"sku":"FSG-081","price":65.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8107708047_oadz.jpg?v=1793267597","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/1-blue-rug-juniper-plant-3-6-juniperus-horizontalis-wiltonii-evergreen-ground-cover","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}