Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dichondra repens Emerald Falls Kidney Weed, Kidney Grass,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Striking green 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. 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 Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Embankment, Feature, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers well drained soil. A low maintenance plant requiring little attention. Cut back hard to refresh foliage if necessary. Liquid feed in Spring and Autumn will ensure plant looks it's best. Does not tolerate frost.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Convolulaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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