Serving the Kansas City Metro for over 25 Years
913-585-5851 [email protected]
Serving the Kansas City Metro for over 25 Years 913-585-5851 [email protected]
← Back to Plant Database Public Plant Profile

Blue Rug Juniper

Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Rug' (Wiltoni)

Category: Evergreen Shrub • Juniper

Blue Rug Juniper is a low-growing ground cover with attractive blue foliage, ideal for erosion control and accent planting.

Mature Height: 6-12 in
Mature Width: 3-6 feet
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 3-9
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Multi-season
Foliage: Evergreen

Some images in our plant database may be AI-generated or enhanced for visualization purposes.

Bold Outdoors Verified Insight

Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Blue Rug Juniper is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub known for its attractive blue-green foliage. It is ideal for ground cover and can tolerate poor soil conditions.

Ideal Conditions

Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Tolerates drought once established.

Soil Preferences

Requires good drainage and can adapt to various soil types. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

ground coverslope useaccent

Special Features

Low-growingspreading habitattractive blue foliage.

Wildlife Value

Attracts birds and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for erosion control and adds color to rocky areas. Works well in informal landscapes.

Maintenance Notes

Low

★★★★★

“I have had great experiences with Bold Outdoors. Josh designed our home's landscaping and has been a valued partner for the past 7 years as we have added to and maintained our home's landscaping.”

Bill C.

★★★★★

“Bold Outdoors has provided the highest quality professional landscape design, installation and after installation services at my residence.”

Brad S.

Is Blue Rug Juniper a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

How should homeowners use this plant information?

Use the plant profile as a planning tool for size, conditions, and visual role, then connect it to the broader landscape design plan.

Ready when you are

Plan your next outdoor project with Bold Outdoors.

Request a consultation and start shaping a landscape plan that fits your home, goals, and season.

Request Consultation