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Blue Rug Juniper Information
About The Blue Rug Juniper
Blue Rug Juniper: Blue Beauty That Flows With the Landscape
Blue Rug Juniper is one of the finest trailing evergreen groundcovers, creating a dense carpet of striking silver-blue foliage that looks great in every season. Its naturally low, spreading habit makes it perfect for softening retaining walls, spilling over rock gardens, or covering slopes with year-round color. Tough enough for rocky soils, mountain landscapes, and hot, dry conditions, this dependable juniper thrives where many plants struggle.
Its twisted branches add character around boulders and can even be trained into unique forms for added landscape interest. Whether you're looking to control erosion, reduce maintenance, or create a beautiful evergreen groundcover, Blue Rug Juniper delivers lasting performance with very little fuss. It also grows well in large containers where it can cascade gracefully over the edges, adding texture and color to patios and entryways.
Why You'll Love the Blue Rug Juniper
- Brilliant silver-blue evergreen foliage provides year-round color.
- Low-growing, spreading habit makes an excellent groundcover.
- Cascades beautifully over retaining walls, curbs, and containers.
- Excellent for slopes and erosion control.
- Thrives in rocky, sandy, and poor soils once established.
- Performs well in hot, dry landscapes and high desert climates.
- Handles snow, frost, and cold winters with ease.
- Perfect for rock gardens, around boulders, and along driveways.
- Deer resistant.
- Low-maintenance evergreen for long-lasting landscape appeal.
Bring year-round color and effortless coverage to your landscape with the dependable beauty of Blue Rug Juniper.
Blue Rug Juniper Details
Mature Height:
4-6 in.
Mature Width:
6-8 ft.
Sunlight:
Full Sun
Growth Rate:
Fast
Botanical Name:
Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'
Grows Well In Zones:
3-9 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, CA, HI
Our planters are made from the highest quality materials, and designed to complement a range of styles.
No Exterior Planter
Fiberglass Planters
Grow Pot
Plastic container with drainage holes used by our greenhouse
Mexia
Lightweight fiberglass with a drainage hole and removable stopper
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Blue Rug Juniper
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Survival guide for your first 30 days of growing is included
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Greenhouse Grown
Not warehouse-held.Acclimated before shipping.
Indoor Ready
Pre-conditioned to lower light conditions.
Fully Potted
Soil intact. No repotting stress.
Damage Guarantee
Free replacement within 48 hours.