flat growing

/ˈflætˌɡroʊɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Describing a plant that grows close to the ground, spreading horizontally rather than upward.
    • The flat-growing thyme makes an excellent ground cover for sunny spots.
    • Flat-growing junipers are popular for preventing soil erosion on slopes.
    • We planted flat-growing sedum between the stepping stones in the garden path.
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