.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; } Icee Blue' Creeping Juniper Juniperus horizontalis 'Icee Blue' Description A low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub featuring striking silvery-blue foliage that creates a dense mat perfect for ground cover. Its soft, needle-like leaves keep color year-round, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, slopes, or edging. Suggested Uses Ideal for ground covers, rock gardens, difficult slopes, erosion control, and as an ornamental edging in drought-tolerant landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Icee Blue' Creeping Juniper Juniperus horizontalis 'Icee Blue' Common Name: Icee Blue' Creeping Juniper Size & Growth: 6-12 inches tall, spreading up to 4 feet wide Hardiness Zones: 3-8 Foliage Type: Needle-like, blue-green, evergreen Bloom Time: Non-flowering Growth Rate: Slow Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for planter pots Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other drought-tolerant plants, succulents, and ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Select well-drained soil and place in full sun for optimal color vibrancy. Soil Moisture: Drought-tolerant; prefers slightly dry to moderately moist soil. Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or rocky soil Humidity: Tolerates dry air; avoids humid, soggy conditions. Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; trim to shape if desired after the first year. Winter Care: Generally winter-hardy; protect young plants from harsh winds if necessary. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in container or nursery pot. Fertilization: Minimal fertilization; use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in early spring if desired. Special Care: Avoid overwatering; excellent drought tolerance once established.
