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Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls'

Common Name(s):

Previously known as:

  • Dichondra evolvulacea var. argentea
Phonetic Spelling
dy-KON-druh ar-JEN-tee-uh
Description

Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls' is a creeping, trailing herbaceous perennial that is native to the desert regions of the United States and Mexico. It makes a great bedding plant and its silvery foliage contrasts well with other green-leaved plants. This plant can grow in sandy loam soil and is best suited for containers, hanging baskets, rock walls, as a ground cover, window boxes, or an accent plant in beds. 

Insect Pests, Diseases, and Other Problems: This plant does not have major insect, pest, or disease problems.

 

See this plant in the following landscapes:
Davidson County Demo Garden Border Garden- Silver Theme
Cultivars / Varieties:
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#full sun tolerant#heat tolerant#drought tolerant#low growing#gray leaves#silver leaves#colorful leaves#low maintenance#accent plant#window boxes#dappled sunlight#low growing plant#ornamentals#contrast#herbaceous perennials#groundcover#bedding plants#garden walls#partial shade tolerant#container plant
 
Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls' form
Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls' form Kathleen Moore CC BY 2.0
Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls' leaves
Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls' leaves Kathleen Moore CC BY 2.0
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Cascades beautifully out of containers. cultivar413 CC BY 2.0
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Used as a "spiller" in a container. Teresa Grau Ros CC-BY-SA 2.0
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leaves Teresa Grau Ros CC-BY-SA 2.0
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leaves David J. Stang CC BY-SA 4.0
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leaves David J. Stang CC BY-SA 4.0
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leaves David J. Stang CC BY-SA 4.0
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leaves JCRA CC BY 2.0 JC Raulston Arboretum
JC Raulston Arboretum
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#full sun tolerant#heat tolerant#drought tolerant#low growing#gray leaves#silver leaves#colorful leaves#low maintenance#accent plant#window boxes#dappled sunlight#low growing plant#ornamentals#contrast#herbaceous perennials#groundcover#bedding plants#garden walls#partial shade tolerant#container plant
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Dichondra
    Species:
    argentea
    Family:
    Convolvulaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Annual
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Seed
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    USA and Mexico
    Distribution:
    TX, NM, AZ and Mexico
    Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
    Very drought tolerant; heat; some light shade (dappled sunlight)
    Dimensions:
    Height: 0 ft. 2 in. - 0 ft. 4 in.
    Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Annual
    Ground Cover
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Semi-evergreen
    Habit/Form:
    Creeping
    Spreading
    Maintenance:
    Low
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Texture:
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    10b, 10a, 11b, 11a, 12b, 12a
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Description:
    2 capsuled fruit
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Green
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Insignificant
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Flower Description:
    Insignificant (very small) flowers bloom in late spring (May to June) in colors of white and yellow (more of a greenish-yellow).
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Semi-evergreen
    Leaf Color:
    Gray/Silver
    Leaf Feel:
    Soft
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Width:
    < 1 inch
    Leaf Description:
    This plant has silvery (nearly metallic looking) but soft foliage (about 1 inch). Its shape is somewhere between fan-shaped and round.
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Gray/Silver
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    Stems are silver and branching.
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Hanging Baskets
    Rock Wall
    Landscape Theme:
    Rock Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Drought
    Heat