Flowering Shrubs · Shrubs
Blue Star Juniper
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
Blue Star Juniper is a dense low-mounding coniferous shrub that makes a good groundcover. Dense aromatic needle-like foliage is silver-blue and the small fleshy seed cone is blue. Best planted in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought Tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Origins: Himalayas and China Height: 1' - 3' Spread: 1' - 4' Spacing: 2' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: N/A Season of Interest: Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Junipers are generally susceptible to blights, especially in unusually wet weather. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , Rock Gardens , Ground cover, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Ninebark , Catmint , Rose Image: Ben Skála, Juniperus squamata-Blue Star-Malochyně2 , CC BY-SA 3.0
Plant profile
Easy plant guide
The essentials for choosing the right spot and knowing what to expect.
Where it grows best
Light
Full sun
Water
Moderate water
What to expect
Mature size
1–3 ft tall × 1–4 ft wide
Winter hardiness
Zone 4
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