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A waterfall of foliage

comments (6) August 13th, 2010 in blogs

Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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At the Enid A. Haupt Garden of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., 'Silver Falls' dichondra (Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls', USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11) spills over a wall, creating a sheet of glimmering silver. This tender plant is a popular spiller in container designs, but is also effective draping from high places in a garden. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and will grow several feet in one season.

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grizmom3 writes: Way to go D.C. Smithsonian!! Eat your heart out white house Cherry Blossoms. Posted: 2:09 pm on August 13th

agardener writes: Nice as a waterfall - it is quite a fast grower.. Hope this plant doesn't "escape". Posted: 11:42 am on August 13th

sheilaschultz writes: I never thought to use it as a trailer on a wall. It must be mesmerizing when the wind causes movement. Posted: 11:05 am on August 13th

perennialpal writes: How lovely! I was under the impression that this plant was a shade plant. Maybe that is why I haven't been able to get it to grow for me here in Texas.....or is it just too hot here? Posted: 9:59 am on August 13th

David_Bockman writes: Lovely-- nice to see what it can do outside of a container. A non-seasonal way to achieve this is by the careful sighting of a Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca Pendula', although that tree is not appropriate for every site of course. Posted: 9:35 am on August 13th

Deanneart writes: Great use of this terrific trailer! Posted: 6:16 am on August 13th

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Welcome to the Fine Gardening GARDEN PHOTO OF THE DAY blog!

Every weekday we post a new photo of a great garden, a spectacular plant, a stunning plant combination, or any number of other subjects. Think of it as your morning jolt of green.

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If you think you have a photo that we should share on the Garden Photo of the day, email us. Send hi-res images to mgervais@taunton.com with GPOD in the subject line. We'll only respond if we plan to use your photo.