Perennials

Juniperus communis 'Compressa' (Common Juniper)

Juniperus communis 'Compressa'

Also known as Compressa Common Juniper

$15.95

Size

☀SunFull sun

💧WaterLow

🌡Zones2-7

🦌DeerResistant

🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Juniperus communis 'Compressa' (Common Juniper), 'Compressa', is valued for seasonal interest and the role it plays in PNW garden borders.

An ornamental perennial valued for its seasonal flower display and the role it plays in the garden border.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Cut back in late fall or early spring.

For a Pacific Northwest native perennial of similar character, consider Aquilegia formosa (Western Red Columbine), Tellima grandiflora (Fringecups), or Dicentra formosa (Pacific Bleeding Heart) , all support native pollinators.

Plant Details

Botanical: Juniperus communis 'Compressa'
Common name: Compressa Common Juniper
Lifecycle: Perennial
Foliage type: Evergreen
Mature size: 3-4 ft tall × 1-2 ft wide
Growth rate: Slow
Bloom time: Early spring
Bloom color: Pink, White
Foliage color: Green

Care Notes

Plant in well-drained soil; tolerates poor, sandy conditions. Drought tolerant once established.

Garden Attributes

Pacific NW native
Deer resistant
Coastal suitable
Grown organically
Pollinator value: None documented
Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat

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