Silver Falls Dichondra

The 3-4' trailing vines carry many fan-shaped, 3/4", silver leaves. This variety is very heat and drought tolerant. Dichondra is lovely by itself or in conjunction with other flowers, particularly pale pastels.

10 multi-pelleted seeds (4-5 per pellet)

PLANTING

Dichondra repens

Tender Perennial, Zones 7-9

Germination: 10-15 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF

Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and lightly cover

Starting Indoors: Start indoors 10-12 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperatures. Transplant 12-18” apart after the last frost

Sowing Outdoors:  Direct sowing outdoors is not recommended

Growth Habit: Trailing and spreading 

Height and Width: 2”’ x 36”  

Spacing: 12-18” apart

Light Needs: Full sun to part shade

Soil Needs: Average, well-drained 

Approximate days to flower from seed: Sizable seedlings are ready 12-14 weeks after sowing

Uses: Ground cover, hanging baskets, mixed planters and containers 

Care: Easy to grow and low maintenance