James H. Schutte
Family
Convolvulaceae
Botanical Name
Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls'
Plant Common Name
Dichondra, Silver Falls Dichondra, Silver Ponysfoot
General Description
Dichondra is a low-maintenance, creeping or trailing plant native to the southwestern United States. It is an evergreen perennial in warm climates but is often used as an annual in cooler, frost-prone climates. The flowers are small and insignificant. The leaves of 'Silver Falls' are heart-shaped, covered with soft, silver hairs and attached to long, trailing stems. This vigorously fast growing plant can grow very long in just one season.
Silver Falls dichondra is very heat and drought tolerant and requires well-drained soil and full sun. Use 'Silver Falls' in hanging basket and as a groundcover.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10 - 12
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Tender Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
2"-6" / 5.1cm - 15.2cm
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Width
48"-72" / 121.9cm - 182.9cm
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Native To
Southwestern United States
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Growth Rate
Very Fast
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Insignificant
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Flower Color
White, Yellow Green
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Silver
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green, Silver
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green, Silver
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Green, Silver
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
