FLOWERWOOD Blue Star Juniper
Best low maintenance ground cover for adding year round texture and color.
A standout evergreen that brings a cool, silvery-blue hue to the landscape with minimal effort. Its compact, mounding form is perfect for tight spaces or containers, offering year-round structure that thrives in tough, sunny conditions.
$19.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking year-round color and texture in their landscape
- Busy homeowners wanting a beautiful yard with little upkeep
- Eco-conscious residents in arid climates or water-restricted areas
Who should skip it
- Landscapers dealing with heavy clay or swampy garden patches
- Families with young children or pets playing near garden beds
- Property owners looking for immediate privacy or rapid ground coverage
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Stunning silvery-blue needles offer year-round architectural interest in any garden.
Maintenance Ease
Slow growth and a naturally tidy habit eliminate the need for pruning.
Environmental Resilience
Thrives in poor, rocky soils and handles drought conditions with ease.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deer-resistant, keeping your landscape safe from common garden grazers.
Versatility
Adapts perfectly to containers, rock gardens, or foundation planting schemes.
Growth Predictability
Slow, compact habit ensures the plant stays within its intended footprint.
Key Specs
Mature Height
2-3 feet
Mature Spread
3-4 feet
USDA Hardiness Zones
4-8
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Requirement
Moderate
Deer Resistant
Yes
Drought Tolerant
Yes
Plant Type
Evergreen Shrub
Growth Rate
Slow
Foliage Color
Silvery-blue
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