Montana Moss^® Juniperus chinensis

Exposure

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).

Flower Season

Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter

Mature Size

Height

2' - 4'

Spread

3' - 5'

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 Interest

Resists:

Deer

Characteristics

Plant Type:
Shrub

Shrub Type:
Evergreen

Height Category:
Short

Garden Height:
24 - 48 Inches

Spacing:
36 - 60 Inches

Spread:
36 - 60 Inches

Foliage Colors:
Green

Foliage Shade:
Blue-green

Habit:
Spreading

Container Role:
Spiller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:
Sun

Maintenance Category:
Easy

Bloom Time:
Grown for Foliage

Hardiness Zones:
4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a

Water Category:
Low

Needs Good Drainage

Uses:
Border Plant

Uses:
Edging Plant

Uses:
Groundcover

Uses:
Landscape

Uses:
Lawn Substitute

Uses:
Mass Planting

Uses:
Specimen or Focal Point

Uses 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' USPP 31,704, Can PBRAF