Blue Rug Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltonii’)

A hardy, low-growing evergreen groundcover valued for its dense, silvery-blue foliage and smooth, carpeting spread. Blue Rug Juniper excels on slopes, borders, and rock gardens, offering exceptional drought tolerance, cold hardiness, and year-round color—making it one of the top choices for erosion control and xeriscape landscapes in Southern New Mexico.

Highlights:
• Silvery-blue evergreen foliage
• Excellent erosion-control groundcover
• Smooth, carpet-like spreading habit
• Extremely drought- and cold-tolerant
• Perfect for slopes, borders, and rock landscapes

Bloom: Non-flowering
Height: 4" – 6"
Spread: 6' – 8'
Exposure: Full Sun
Water: Low
Hardiness: Zones 3 – 9
Learn More: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c840
USDA Zone: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/