Plant Creeping Juniper 'Blue Chip' where you want tough, low evergreen coverage with standout color and minimal fuss. Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' forms a dense, prostrate mat of fine-textured, silvery blue-green foliage that can take on purplish tones in winter, adding season-long interest without demanding constant attention.

Give it full sun for best color and tight growth. In most landscapes it matures around 6-12 inches tall and can spread 8-10 feet wide, making it useful for large open beds, banks, and sunny edges where you need a plant that stays low but covers ground reliably. Use it as a border, foundation edge, or to soften hard lines near paths and walls.

Soil is rarely the limiting factor as long as drainage is good. Aim for well-drained sandy, rocky, or average garden soil; avoid wet or poorly drained spots where junipers can struggle. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as roots develop. Once established, it handles dry periods better than many groundcovers, especially in cooler climates.

Maintenance is simple: keep mulch a few inches away from the stems, remove any dead or damaged tips, and prune lightly if you want to refine the outline. Space plants to allow mature spread, and provide airflow to help reduce disease pressure. With sun, drainage, and a little patience, you get an evergreen, blue-toned carpet that looks good year-round.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-9 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun
• Mature height: 6-12"
• Spread: 96-120"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Spreads by creeping: Yes
• Edible: Yes
• Evergreen: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes
• Good for slopes: Yes

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