Microbiota decussata - Russian Cypress

Microbiota decussata (Russian Cypress)

This very low growing, wide spreading shrub has a juniper-like appearance with bright spearmint green, feathery, scale-like foliage that develops a brown-purple hue in cold weather. A graceful, yet hardy evergreen that is well-suited for use in rock gardens or massed as lush, easy-care groundcover. Moderate growing; reaches 18 in. tall, spreading 6 ft. wide or more. Filtered sun. Z2-7.