Creeping Juniper
Juniperus horizontalis
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northwestern North America
Native to: Montana, North Dakota, Washington, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
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.
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Creeping Juniper grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northwestern North America
Native to: Montana, North Dakota, Washington, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.