Blue Rug Juniper – Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'

Low-Growing Evergreen Ground Cover | USDA Zones 3–9

Add year-round color and low-maintenance ground cover to your landscape with Blue Rug Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'). This hardy, spreading evergreen shrub is valued for its compact growth, blue-green foliage, and attractive purple hues in fall and winter.

Its low, sprawling habit makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, coastal landscapes, slopes, borders, and larger ground-cover plantings.

Available Plant Sizes

Choose the plant size that best fits your project:

• 1–2 Year-Old Potted Plants – Available now

• 8–12 Month Starter Plants – Available now

Please note: Pots may be removed before shipping.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'

• Common name: Blue Rug Juniper

• Plant type: Evergreen, low-growing shrub

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Well-draining soil, including sandy and rocky soils

• Soil pH: Adaptable to a range of pH levels

• Mature height: Approximately 3–6 inches

• Mature spread: Approximately 6–8 feet

• Growth habit: Low, compact, and spreading

• Water needs: Low once established

Foliage and Seasonal Color

Blue Rug Juniper features attractive blue-green evergreen foliage. During fall and winter, the foliage can develop appealing purple hues, adding seasonal interest to the landscape.

Growing Conditions and Care

Blue Rug Juniper is a tough, adaptable ground cover that tolerates poor, dry conditions once established.

• Sunlight: Plant in full sun.

• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil, including sandy and rocky types.

• Watering: Has low water needs once established.

• Drainage: Good drainage is important to help prevent root rot.

• Pruning: Requires minimal maintenance. Light pruning in late winter or early spring is optional if shaping is desired.

• Hardiness: Excellent cold hardiness for USDA Zones 3–9.

It also offers excellent drought, wind, and salt tolerance and is deer-resistant.

Landscape and Garden Uses

The compact, spreading growth habit makes Blue Rug Juniper useful for:

• Evergreen ground cover

• Rock gardens

• Coastal gardens

• Erosion control

• Slope stabilization

• Borders and mass plantings

• Low-water landscape designs

• Bonsai projects

Its spreading habit helps cover open ground while adding blue-green foliage to the landscape.

Shipping Information

Free shipping is available to most locations.

We cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, or areas considered remote without a freight surcharge.

All plants are inspected for quality before shipment. Please let us know upon arrival if you have concerns about your plant's condition.

If you have questions about plant sizes, shipping, or growing conditions, please message us before placing your order.

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