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    Dichondra argentea

    Also Known As

    • Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls'
    • Dichondra repens 'Silver Falls'
    • Kidneyweed
    • Silver Falls Ponysfoot
    • Silver Ponyfoot

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Dichondra argentea plant details

    Dichondra argentea is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In spring cream and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dichondra argentea

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: convolvulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
    Uses: award-winning, container plant, easy-to-grow, foliage plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dichondra argentea

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The Niagara Falls of trailers, 'Silver Falls' has velvety soft heart-shaped leaves, lustrous as mercury glass. A fast grower, perfect as ground cover or flowing from containers. It loves heat, requires no maintenance and looks fantastic with almost everything!

    By: Select Seeds

    Silver foliage, all year.

    By: Far South Wholesale Nursery

    Masses of small fan shaped variegated silvery grey leaves. Very vigorous, heat, and drought tolerant. Great for accents in container plantings, hanging baskets, or ground covers in southern locations. The silver stems cascade and fall up to 6'. Likes sun to part sun. Hardy zone 9-11

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    A shimmering silvery plant, with scalloped leaves on trailing stems, an excellent foliage alternative to Helichrysum (licorice plant)in containers. This has been incorrectly listed as Dichondra argentea, but we have found that this in fact is a different plant.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Such pretty silver foliage! This is one of those plants you can think of a million things to do with. Fantastic in a container (especially hanging ones that can accommodate the 6’ long stems) & also great as a silvery groundcover that will add light & shimmer to the garden bed. And there’s hardly a plant that wouldn’t look beautiful paired with it. Growing 6-12” tall & up to 6’ wide, it may be slow to start but once it gets settled will take off. Roots along at the stem, likes well-drained soil & can tolerate heat & drought. Native to West Texas through Arizona. If outside of its hardiness range, it makes a great annual.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Dichondra argentea plant

    How to Grow Dichondra argentea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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