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Creeping Juniper 'Blue Rug'

Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Rug'

Illustration of Creeping Juniper 'Blue Rug'

Creeping Juniper 'Blue Rug' is a shrub for groundcover, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering varies by climate.

TypeShrub
Mature height30 cm
Spread180 cm
Aspectfull sun
FoliageEvergreen
HardinessUSDA 3a-9a
Pollinator-friendlyNo
Pet-safeNot confirmed

Where to use it in a border

At around 30 cm, it sits best along the front edge, where a low, spreading habit reads best. Give it about 180 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 3a to 9a, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, evergreen plants.

Border Builder uses Creeping Juniper 'Blue Rug''s height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.

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Flowering through the year

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Worth knowing

Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

Garden styles

Foundation planting Modern Native Xeriscape (low-water)