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    Dichondra repens

    Also Known As

    • Kidney Weed

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 3"-9"

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Dichondra repens plant details

    Dichondra repens is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dichondra repens

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: convolvulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 9 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dichondra repens

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Dichondra repens is a fast growing ground cover with small heart shaped leaves. It grows native in New Zealand and can be used around rock paths or whole lawn areas. It grows well in damp shaded areas and can produce large mats. It can also be used in terrariums. Zones: 7 -11

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Gardening facts about Dichondra repens plant

    How to Grow Dichondra repens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Dichondra argentea

    aka Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls', Dichondra repens 'Silver Falls', Kidneyweed, Silver Falls Ponysfoot, Silver Ponyfoot

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Dichondra argentea foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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