Glomerata creeping juniper
Juniperus horizontalis 'Glomerata'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size3 to 6 inches tall5 to 8 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Spreading
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
- Soil types
- Sand
Garden uses
Notes
'Glomerata' creeping juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Glomerata') is a low, spreading shrub for rock gardens and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy soil. It stays 3 to 6 inches tall and spreads 60 to 96 inches. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It is evergreen, drought tolerant, and salt tolerant.
Pairs well with Poppy mallow, Blue grama, and Gladiator ornamental onion.