.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 Rug Creeping Juniper Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii' Description This low-growing, sprawling evergreen offers silvery-blue foliage that creates a striking ground cover. Its dense mat-like habit makes it ideal for rock gardens, slopes, and borders. The plant is drought-tolerant, requiring minimal maintenance once established. Suggested Uses Perfect for ground cover, rock gardens, erosion control, and containers. It adds visual interest with its unique color and texture, thriving in sunny locations with well-drained soil. Plant Details Botanical Name: Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii' Common Name: Blue Rug Creeping Juniper Size & Growth: 4-8 inches tall, spreads 4-8 feet wide Hardiness Zones: 3-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen, Needle-like Bloom Time: Usually none; sporadic small cones Growth Rate: Fast-growing Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Cacti, Sedums, Other drought-tolerant plants Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Space plants approximately 4 feet apart. Soil Moisture: Very dry to dry Soil Type: Sandy, Loamy, Well-drained Humidity: Tolerant of dry conditions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning; remove dead or damaged parts as needed. Winter Care: Protect in colder regions with mulch; generally winter-hardy. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as container Fertilization: Low fertilizer requirements; feed lightly in early spring if desired Special Care: Avoid overwatering; drought tolerance is key