groundcover☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 2b – Zone 9b
A low-growing, mat-forming evergreen groundcover with fine blue-green or gray-green foliage that turns purple-tinged in winter. Extremely drought-tolerant and excellent for erosion control, slopes, and xeriscape gardens.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–4′ tall × 4–8′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 2bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 9b
pH Range
5.57.8
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.8
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Winter
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northwestern North America
Native to: Montana, North Dakota, Washington, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon
Function & Care
erosion controlwildlife benefitwindbreak
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Blue Rug and Wiltonii are the most popular cultivars, both forming tight, low mats (4–6 inches tall) with blue-gray foliage; Blue Rug tends to be slightly more vigorous and is widely used for erosion control.
