Groundcover & Vines – spreading – Lime Glow Juniper

Lime glow juniper 

Botanical name: Juniperus horizontails ‘limeglow’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 1 ft in height with up to a 3 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-9 

Foliage color: lime green 

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: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: drought tolerant, deer resistant, 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: coneflower, muhly grass, russian sage 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no