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
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
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.
