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Dichondra repens Seeds for Planting - Silver Falls Ground Cover

Dichondra repens Seeds for Planting - Silver Falls Ground Cover

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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds in late spring or early fall, when soil temperatures are warm (night > ~10–15 °C / ~50 °F).

Prepare a well-drained bed or container; remove weeds and loosen topsoil.

Surface-sow or lightly cover seeds (do not bury deeply).

Keep soil evenly moist until germination. Seeds typically germinate in about 1–2 weeks under good conditions

How to Grow

For ground cover: allow it to creep and fill space; for container/hanging use: allow runners to cascade over edges.

Provide full sun to partial shade; full sun encourages denser, more compact growth, though partial shade is tolerated.

Water moderately — Dichondra is drought-tolerant once established, but avoid overwatering or waterlogging.

Trim or mow occasionally if it outgrows boundaries; helps maintain tidy appearance

Tips

Choose well-drained soil — avoid heavy clay or waterlogged soil, which can cause root rot.

For hanging baskets or cascading planters, let runners drape over edges for natural “waterfall” effect.

In hot, dry climates, water more regularly until fully established; thereafter water sparingly.

If used as a ground-cover lawn alternative, expect dense mats — consider occasional trimming to control spread.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Tiny

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Creeping

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

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Dichondra repens Seeds for Planting - Silver Falls Ground Cover
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Perennial ground-cover plant.

Dichondra repens “Silver Falls / Emerald Falls” is a popular ground-cover and trailing plant known for its small, round silvery-green leaves and vigorous creeping habit. It spreads quickly across soil, rock gardens, or cascades beautifully from hanging baskets — making it a versatile choice for borders, slopes, walkways, or containers. Adaptable to full sun or partial shade, and tolerant of drought and poor soils, Dichondra requires minimal maintenance once established, and helps suppress weeds and stabilize soil.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Late Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

5–10 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Low to Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Zones 8–10

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

8–12 inches

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000131598

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Dichondra Repens be used as a lawn alternative?

Yes, its low spreading growth can create a soft groundcover surface in suitable areas with compatible light, soil, and moisture conditions

How can Dichondra Repens be used between stepping stones?

Its trailing habit can soften the spaces around stepping stones while keeping the planting low to the ground

Can Dichondra Repens be grown in containers?

Yes, it can be used in containers where its trailing stems can spread over the edges and create a cascading foliage effect

How can Silver Falls and Emerald Falls create contrast?

Combining the different foliage tones can add variation in color and texture across containers, borders, or groundcover plantings

Can Dichondra Repens be used beneath taller plants?

Yes, its low-growing form can provide a foreground layer beneath shrubs, flowering plants, or ornamental grasses

How can Dichondra Repens be maintained in a defined area?

Regular trimming or redirecting spreading stems can help keep the groundcover within its intended planting space