RedCrocus 'Blue Chip' Creeping Juniper | Evergreen Ground Cover | Drought Tolerant, Pet Safe, Deer Resistant | Well-Drain Soil | Border, Rock Garden 5 Gallon

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.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; marg in-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 versatile, low-growing evergreen shrub featuring dense, blue-green foliage that forms a spreading ground cover. Its hardy nature makes it suitable for rock gardens, borders, and erosion control, adding year-round color to your landscape. Suggested Uses Ideal for ground cover in rock gardens, slopes, and border accents. Perfect for container planting and xeriscaping due to its drought tolerance. Plant Details Botanical Name: Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' Common Name: Blue Chip Creeping Juniper Size & Growth: 6-12 inches tall; spreads up to 6 feet Hardiness Zones: 3-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Generally none or inconspicuous in early spring Growth Rate: Slow Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Generally non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Sedum, succulents, ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Soil Moisture: Drought tolerant once established; prefers dry to moderately moist soil. Soil Type: Sandy, rocky, or well-drained loamy soil Humidity: Tolerant of dry conditions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning, remove dead or damaged branches as needed. Winter Care: Very cold hardy; provide protection in extreme cold or if shrub is young. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in container or soil level. Fertilization: Generally not needed; if desired, feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Mulch lightly to conserve moisture and prevent weeds. Show more