It grows in high mountain habitat, such as talus and fellfields.

[2][3] Koenigia davisiae is a deciduous perennial herb producing a decumbent or upright stem from a woody caudex, growing to a maximum erect height near 40 centimeters (3 feet).

The leaves are oval and pointed or widely-lance-shaped to somewhat triangular, yellowish or pale green and waxy, slightly hairy, or smooth in texture.

[4] In late summer to autumn, the leaves turn orange to red.

The flowers are yellowish, greenish, or purple-tinged and just a few millimeters wide.