Dichondra "Silver Falls"
(Dichondra argentea)
Hardy to Zone 10
Bloom Time - Summer-Fall
Colors - White (flowers not showy)
Foliage - Silver Gray
Size - Trails 3-6 feet in containers, 3-4 feet in ground
Exposure - Full sun to part shade
Culture - Easy to grow in well-drained soils. Prefers slightly dryer conditions so do not water as much as most potted plants.
Comments - This is a fantastic plant for large pots or hanging baskets. The plant will trail to 3-6 feet in one season. The silver/gray foliage, almost metallic looking, is quite striking. This plant is a native perennial in the Southwestern states.
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Bloom Time - Summer-Fall
Colors - White (flowers not showy)
Foliage - Silver Gray
Size - Trails 3-6 feet in containers, 3-4 feet in ground
Exposure - Full sun to part shade
Culture - Easy to grow in well-drained soils. Prefers slightly dryer conditions so do not water as much as most potted plants.
Comments - This is a fantastic plant for large pots or hanging baskets. The plant will trail to 3-6 feet in one season. The silver/gray foliage, almost metallic looking, is quite striking. This plant is a native perennial in the Southwestern states.
Return to Perennials and Annuals