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Blue Chip Creeping Juniper-Evergreen Ground Cover-Drought-Tolerant 1 Gallon

Blue Chip Creeping Juniper-Evergreen Ground Cover-Drought-Tolerant 1 Gallon

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Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' Information Page
Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' - Plant Catalog

Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'

Description

The 'Blue Chip' Creeping Juniper is a low-growing, evergreen shrub known for its striking silver-blue foliage. It's a hardy ground cover that spreads gracefully, forming a dense mat that is perfect for erosion control. This cultivar is particularly valued for its vibrant color and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for rock gardens, slopes, and as a ground cover in sunny areas. It can also be used in containers and is excellent for adding year-round color to landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Blue Chip' Creeping Juniper
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 6-12 inches tall, spreads 6-8 feet
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other low-growing evergreens, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Space plants 6-8 feet apart to allow for spreading
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Prefers well-drained soil, drought-tolerant once established
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Sandy, loamy, or rocky soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates low humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required, trim to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: No special care needed, hardy in cold climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases
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