- Sun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
This plant is hardy in zones 4 - 9
Zones are based on the lowest average temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If your zone is equal to or higher than the zone listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
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Details
Features
Irresistble texture and versatile color.
Montana Moss® juniper is a low-growing evergreen juniper that contributes appealing texture wherever it is planted. Soft-to-the-touch blue green foliage resembles moss or maybe even something from the under the sea. It makes an excellent edging or groundcover and pairs nicely with all colors of both buildings and plants. Deer resistant and sun loving!
Top reasons to grow Montana Moss juniper:
- durable selection for unique texture
- cool blue-green foliage blends well with other colors
- deer resistant
Winter InterestResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:EvergreenHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:24 - 48 InchesSpacing:36 - 60 InchesSpread:36 - 60 InchesFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Blue-greenHabit:SpreadingContainer Role:SpillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunMaintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9aWater Category:LowNeeds Good DrainageUses:Border PlantUses:Edging PlantUses:GroundcoverUses:LandscapeUses:Lawn SubstituteUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Ideally suited to use as a groundcover, but also makes a nice edging plant, or nestled among perennials in a landscape or flower garden.
Maintenance Notes:Little care is needed. Prune selectively as needed to control spread. Juniper does best in dry, sunny conditions.
Montana Moss® Juniperus chinensis 'SMNJCHM' USPPAF, Can PBRAF