Juniperus squamata expansa 'Parsonii' ~ Parson's Juniper

Parson’s Juniper is a prostrate low-spreading coniferous shrub that makes a good groundcover.  The aromatic scale-like foliage is grayish blue-green.  Best planted in full sun and well-drained soils.  Drought Tolerant once established. Type:  Shrub Origins: Himalayas and China Height:  2' - 3' Spread:  4' - 6' Spacing:  5' USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun Bloom Color:  N/A Season of Interest:   Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Junipers are generally susceptible to blights, especially in unusually wet weather.  Rust and canker may occur, though it is not serious.  Potential pests include aphids, bagworms, webworms, and scale. LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Hedges, Groundcover, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Maiden Grass, Russian Sage IMAGE: Salicyna, Juniperus chinensis Parsonii 2018-07-09 4628, CC BY-SA 4.0 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.