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Alpine Carpet Creeping Juniper
Juniperus communis MONDAP 'Alpine Carpet'
Creeping Juniper
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Excellent groundcover for use in mass plantings. A native to the Rocky Mountains, this alpine plant has dense, soft textured foliage. Proven to be extremely hardy. Evergreen.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Tolerates shade.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Alpine Carpet Creeping Juniper get?
About 6-12" tall and 4' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Alpine Carpet Creeping Juniper need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Alpine Carpet Creeping Juniper need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Alpine Carpet Creeping Juniper grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Alpine Carpet Creeping Juniper deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Alpine Carpet Creeping Juniper in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Alpine Carpet Creeping Juniper wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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