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Genus Dichondra

Dichondra Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls' Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner
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These prostrate, creeping perennials in about 10 species hail from East Asia. They are grown for their growth habit and their abundant small leaves. Some are used as lawn substitutes, while some are considered weeds.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Creeping growth habit. Plants may be mown.
 Care: Provide full sun or partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
 Propagation: Sow seed where it is to grow in spring.
 Problems: Dichondra flea beetles.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Dichondra

Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls' Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls'
(Kidney weed, Silver nickel vine, Silver pony's foot) Be the first to rate this plant
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Long silvery stems, sometimes reaching 4 feet or more, bear silvery, small leaves. Use this striking plant as a groundcover or in containers.