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Dichondra argentea

Silver Pony Foot

Also known as: Silver Dichondra

Overview

About Silver Pony Foot

Silver Pony Foot is a beautiful trailing ground cover with small, round, silver leaves perfect for Austin rock gardens and container plantings.

This low-growing perennial forms a dense mat of silvery, kidney-shaped leaves. Excellent as a ground cover, in rock gardens, or cascading over container edges and retaining walls.

Specifications

Plant Details

Plant Type

Ground cover

Lighting

Full sun to partial shade

Height

1 to 2 inches

Watering

Low

Benefits

Drought-tolerant, heat-tolerant

Maintenance

Care Instructions

Plant in full sun to partial shade. Drought-tolerant once established. Minimal pruning needed.

Photo: Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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