Groundcover and Vines – Creeping Juniper

• 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