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Blue Star Juniper – Sparkling Blue Foliage Accent

Blue Star Juniper: Compact, Blue-Green Mound

Dense, spreading branches with attractive sparkling blue foliage create a colorful contrast in the landscape. Ideal for rock gardens, low borders, or as a specimen. Evergreen.

Plant Profile

Light: Full sun
Moisture: Low
Height: 2 feet or less
Spread: 2–4 feet

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja

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