Dichondra

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At-A-Glance Information

This genus of perennial ground-hugging plants spread by surface runners and need full sun to partial shade. They require regular waterings for best performance. 

Dichondra Species and Varietals

The best growing zones for Dichondra are 8-10, 12-24, H1 and H2. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls'
Reaches 2-3 inches tall and 4-6 inches wide, good as a small-scale groundcover. Leaves are heart-shaped and downy. Great as a container plant where its mint-green leaves can spill over container walls or window boxes. Annual in cold-winter areas.

Dichondra micrantha
This species has small, round leaves and reaches 6 inches tall. This species is considered to be pretty invasive and it is best when grown in containers. Good in between stepping stones. Seldom needs cutting or mowing.

Caring for bouteloua

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Gallery

Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
A field of thea sinensis
Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Pages 287 - 288, Dichondra
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