Microbiota decussata forms a low, prostrate evergreen mat with soft, feathery sprays and downward-nodding branch tips. Bright green foliage turns copper-bronze, purple, and red through fall and winter.
This cold-hardy ground cover suits banks, foundations, and rock gardens, where it can control erosion and resist deer browsing. Grow it in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil, and avoid excessive wetness.




