Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Prince'

Juniper Blue Prince

Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Prince’ — commonly called Blue Prince creeping juniper — is a low-growing evergreen shrub valued for its rich blue-green foliage that develops attractive purplish-bronze tones in winter. Its dense, spreading habit forms a broad ground-hugging mat, providing durable year-round coverage and strong texture in the landscape.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 6–10 ft
Height: 1–2 ft

USDA Zones: 3a–9b

Form: Low, prostrate, spreading

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained soil; thrives in sandy, rocky, and poor soils

Water: Low; highly drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for slopes, groundcover, erosion control, and large-scale plantings. Its winter color adds seasonal interest to low-maintenance landscapes.

Care: Plant in full sun with excellent drainage. Avoid heavy, wet soils. Minimal pruning is needed; trim lightly only if shaping is desired.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

1-2'

Width

6-10'

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Fall color

Blue Green

Soil

Acidic, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Erosion control mass planting, Erosion control slopes, Groundcover, Mass Planting

Shape

Low Spreading, Prostrate

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes