Dichondra Silver Falls
Dichondra argentea
Silver trails that run far wider than they stand — the edge of a container is its natural place.
Light Full sun brings out the best silver color.
Water Drought-tolerant; let it dry out between waterings.
Height 5 cm
Spread 15.7 in
Spacing 40 cm
Spacing & sowing
- Plant spacing
- 15.7 in
- In-row spacing
- 15.7 in
- Between rows
- 19.7 in
- Square-foot density
- Not suited to SFG
Growing
- Type
- Flower · Perennial
- Botanical family
- Mixed / other
- Sunlight
- Full sun brings out the best silver color.
- Watering
- Drought-tolerant; let it dry out between waterings.
- Feeding
- A light feed every two weeks.
- Frost tolerant
- Yes
- Flowering
- June
Through the year
- Apr–Jun Bud Break
- Jun–Oct Flowering
- Oct–Dec Growing
- Jan–Apr Growing
Companions
Calibrachoa, Petunias, Verbena
Pests & problems
- Generally trouble-free No notable pest or disease problems when grown in the right conditions — one of the easy ones.
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