.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Blue Star' Juniper Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' Description A compact evergreen shrub with silvery-blue needle-like foliage, forming a dense and attractive mound. Its low-growth habit makes it ideal for rock gardens, borders, or container planting, providing year-round color and texture. Suggested Uses Perfect for rock gardens, edging, containers, and low-maintenance landscaping. Its striking color adds contrast and interest to garden beds and pathways. Plant Details Botanical Name: Blue Star' Juniper Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' Common Name: Blue Star' Juniper Size & Growth: 1-2 ft tall and wide; slow-growing Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen, Needle-like Bloom Time: Typically non-flowering Growth Rate: Slow Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Caution, toxic if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Lavender, Sedum, Ornamental Grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose well-drained soil; plant in full sun for best color; space plants 2 ft apart. Soil Moisture: Allow soil to dry out between watering; drought tolerant once established. Soil Type: Sandy, well-drained soil Humidity: Tolerant of various humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; prune lightly in early spring if desired. Winter Care: Hardy in zones 4-9; protect young plants from harsh winter winds if necessary. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as rooted in nursery containers. Fertilization: Fertilize once in early spring with a balanced fertilizer. Special Care: Avoid overwatering; prefers full sun for vibrant foliage.