Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls'

Common name:
Silver Falls

Description:
Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls' is a trailing perennial known for its striking silver foliage and vigorous growth habit. The plant features fan-shaped, shimmering silvery leaves on silver stems, creating a cascading effect that is particularly eye-catching in hanging baskets, containers, or as ground cover. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, 'Silver Falls' is heat and drought tolerant, making it well-suited to Melbourne's climate. It prefers well-drained soils and requires minimal maintenance once established. While it produces inconspicuous tiny pale yellow-green or white flowers in early summer, the primary appeal of this plant lies in its attractive foliage. 

Form:

• Ground Cover
  

Mature size:

• Height: 5-15cm
• Width: 45-90cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Early Summer

Flower colour:

• Pale Yellow-Green or White (inconspicuous)

Key attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Vigorous Trailing Habit

Toxicity:

• No known toxicity to humans or animals

Companion plants:

• Petunias
• Calibrachoa
• Verbena
• Other sun-loving annuals and perennials

Note: 'Silver Falls' can be used effectively in mixed plantings to provide a contrasting foliage element. Regular watering during establishment will promote healthy growth, but once established, the plant is quite drought tolerant.