Juniper Blue Rug

Description: Blue Rug Juniper is characterized by its prostrate growth habit, forming a dense mat of foliage that hugs the ground. The scale-like leaves are arranged in overlapping clusters along trailing branches. The foliage color ranges from silvery-blue to blue-green, with some cultivars exhibiting a slightly purplish tint in colder temperatures. In spring, Blue Rug Juniper may produce inconspicuous yellowish flowers, followed by small blue-black berry-like cones that provide ornamental interest. Size: Blue Rug Juniper typically grows to a height of only 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 centimeters), but it can spread extensively, reaching widths of 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters) or more. Its low, spreading growth habit makes it an excellent choice for ground cover, erosion control, and mass planting in landscape beds and slopes. Best Growing Zones: Blue Rug Juniper is adaptable to a wide range of climates and soil types but thrives in regions with temperate to cold climates. It is hardy