- Creeping juniper
Botanical name: juniperus horizontalis
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: can grow up to one foot in height and can spread to about 10 ft
Bloom time: spring or summer
Hardy zone: zones 3-9
Flower color: yellow/green
Foliage color: green, blue, yellow
Growth rate: grows no more than a ft a year
Pruning instructions: trim to contain size as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: groundcover
Light needs: about 4-6 hours of sun a day
Special features: thrives in coastal climates
Watering instructions: drought tolerant. Water weekly until roots are established. Once established reduce watering to only during periods of prolonged drought
Fertilizing instructions : dilute an organic fertilizer and apply 3 times in the spring and twice in the fall
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: coneflower, creeping thyme, helenium
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
