.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 Chip' Creeping Juniper Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' Description A low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub with dense, blue-green foliage. Ideal for ground cover, borders, and rock gardens, it exhibits a creeping habit and makes a beautiful, low-maintenance addition to any landscape. Suggested Uses Perfect for ground cover, borders, rock gardens, slope stabilization, and container planting. Its drought tolerance makes it suitable for xeriscaping and low-water landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' Common Name: Blue Chip' Creeping Juniper Size & Growth: 6-12 inches tall, spreading up to 6 feet wide Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen, Blue-green Bloom Time: N/A (Foliage only) Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic to dogs and cats if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other ground covers, sedum, low-growing perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for optimal growth. Soil Moisture: Drought tolerant, prefers moderate watering. Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or rocky soil. Humidity: Tolerant of dry air, avoid overwatering. Pruning Instructions: Light pruning to maintain shape, best done in early spring. Winter Care: Very hardy; minimal winter protection needed in Zones 4-9. Planting Depth: Plant at same soil level as in nursery. Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Avoid overwatering and fertilizing excessively to maintain foliage color.