Groundcover & Vines – spreading – Blue Pacific Juniper

Blue pacific juniper

Botanical name: juniperus conferta ‘blue pacific’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 1 ft in height with a spread up to 6 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 6-9

Foliage color: green/blue

Growth rate: grows less than a ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the winter to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings

Landscape use: low border, groundcover, accent plant, great for rock gardens 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: drought tolerant, salt tolerant

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil

Companion plants: maiden grass, lavender, sedum

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no