Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Types
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Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus cedrus, Juniperus deltoides
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
Dry areas, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
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Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Incense, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Beverly Sills'
JUNIPERUS horizontalis 'Wiltonii'
Common Name
Iris-Tall Bearded
Blue Rug Juniper
In Hindi
Beverly Sills Iris Plant
Blue Rug Juniper Grass
In German
Beverly Sills Iris Pflanze
Blauer Teppich Juniper Grass
In French
Beverly Sills Iris Plante
Bleu Tapis Juniper Herbe
In Spanish
Planta Iris Sills Beverly
Alfombra azul Juniper Hierba
In Greek
Μπέβερλι Σιλς Iris Φυτών
Μπλε κουβέρτα Juniper Grass
In Portuguese
Beverly Sills Iris planta
O tapete azul Juniper grama
In Polish
Beverly Sills Iris Roślin
Niebieski dywan Jałowiec Trawa
In Latin
Beverly Sills Iris Planta
Blue Rug Juniperus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Cupressaceae