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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning-glories) |
| Origin: Southwest (U.S.) (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: NA |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Height: Prostrate |
| Width: Spreading |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Dichondra sericea (Silverleaf Ponysfoot) This perennial groundcover forms a tight slowly spreading mat to only 1 to 2 inches above the ground with 1 inch wide leaves that are silver gray above and whitish silver below. Plant in full sun to light shade in a well-drained soil and give regular to occasional irrigation - it loves moist soils. Hardy to 10 F. This plant was has quite the disjunct distribution; it has been found repeatedly in a single location in San Cruz County in Arizona but is more widespread farther to the south in the Río Mayo region of southern Sonora and Chihuahua. It is similar to Dichondra argentea, the plant commonly called Sliver Dichondra or 'Silver Falls', but it is evergreen in frost free climates and has much bigger leaves. We thank Suncrest Nursery for our stock on this great plant.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Dichondra sericea .
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