Blue Rug Creeping Juniper

Blue Rug Creeping Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii') Blue Rug Creeping Juniper, Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii', is a very low, spreading evergreen groundcover prized for its dense, prostrate habit and bright silver blue foliage that hugs the ground in a clean, uniform carpet. Typically growing only 4 to 6 inches tall while spreading several feet wide, it quickly covers bare soil, slopes, and edges with year round color. The soft, scale like foliage reads as blue gray to silver blue in the growing season and often tints purple in colder weather, giving even large plantings a finished, polished look with very little ongoing care. Distinctive Features Blue Rug Creeping Juniper forms a tightly knitted mat of trailing branches that conform to the contours of the ground, draping neatly over rocks, walls, and grade changes without looking messy or unkempt. Mature plants typically spread 4 to 6 feet, sometimes more in ideal conditions, creating a solid living mulch that suppresses weeds and reduces the need for traditional mulching. The foliage is a clear silver blue in full sun, one of the brightest among creeping junipers, and the slight purple cast in winter adds subtle seasonal interest without sacrificing coverage. Tough, wind tolerant, and salt tolerant, this cultivar is especially well suited for exposed sites, slopes, and coastal or roadside plantings where other shrubs often struggle. Growing Conditions...