Juniperus horizontalis (Creeping Juniper) is a sprawling, prostrate, evergreen shrub forming a splendid foliage mat of green to blue-green needles, closely appressed to the long trailing branches. In winter, the foliage takes on a purple tinge. Fleshy dark blue cones with a conspicuous white bloom are produced by female plants. They generally mature in two years and persist through winter. Slow-growing, long-lived, Creeping Juniper makes a wonderful specimen plant, and groundcover and looks terrific when cascading over walls. Perfect for rocky soils and hot, dry garden spots.

• Grows up to 6-18 in. tall (15-45 cm) and 5-8 ft. wide (150-240 cm).
• A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates a wide range of soils including dry soils or poor soils but prefers sandy soils. Drought tolerant once established. Intolerant of wet soils.
• Perfect as a specimen plant or ground cover. Great for rock gardens, foundation plantings, banks and slopes for erosion control.
• Low maintenance, no pruning required.
• No serious pest or disease issues. keep an eye out for juniper blight (dieback of stem tips).
• Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings. Propagation is also possible by seed. Seed can be sown outdoors in fall or stratified and sown
• Native to Alaska, Canada and the northern U.S.