Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dichondra argentea Silver Kidney Weed, Silver Kidney Grass,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Striking silver foliaged trailing plant widely grown in hanging baskets where it is able to trail down the sides. Useful also for cascading over retaining and rock walls. Tolerates drought and heat. Do not over water. Prune back in spring to maintain shape. Plant 4 per square metre for mass display.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Climber / Creeper, Courtyard, Embankment, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Indoor Plant, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Convolulaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Silver
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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