Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
North America
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus cedrus, Juniperus deltoides
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Dry areas, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Wildlife
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Incense, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
JUNIPERUS horizontalis 'Wiltonii'
Common Name
Dill
Blue Rug Juniper
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
Blue Rug Juniper Grass
In German
Dill Pflanze
Blauer Teppich Juniper Grass
In French
Dill usine
Bleu Tapis Juniper Herbe
In Spanish
Dill Planta
Alfombra azul Juniper Hierba
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Μπλε κουβέρτα Juniper Grass
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
O tapete azul Juniper grama
In Polish
Dill roślin
Niebieski dywan Jałowiec Trawa
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Blue Rug Juniperus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Dill and Blue Rug Juniper
Season and care of Dill and Blue Rug Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Blue Rug Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Blue Rug Juniper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Blue Rug Juniper is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Blue Rug Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dill and Blue Rug Juniper Physical Information
Dill and Blue Rug Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blue Rug Juniper height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm. The color specification of Dill and Blue Rug Juniper are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Blue Rug Juniper flower color:
- Blue Rug Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Dill and Blue Rug Juniper
Care of Dill and Blue Rug Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Rug Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Rug Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.