Low Green Cover
Creeping stems and rounded leaves can form a close mat in managed ground-cover areas.Creeping stems can form a close green ground cover.
Dichondra Repens Seeds
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Growing Level
Easy to Grow
Germination
High Germination
Garden Use
Ground Cover
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About This Variety
Meet This Variety
Dichondra repens is a low-growing perennial ground cover with rounded green leaves carried on creeping stems. It can form a soft mat in managed ground-cover areas, between stepping stones, or as a low-traffic lawn alternative.
Grow in full sun to partial shade in loose, well-drained soil. Sow according to the packet directions, keep the surface evenly moist during establishment, and reduce foot traffic while young plants spread.
A low-growing perennial ground cover with rounded green leaves and creeping stems for managed beds, stepping-stone gaps, and low-traffic lawn alternatives.
Growing at a Glance
Botanical Name
Dichondra repens
Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Requirement
Partial Shade
Water Needs
Moderate
Soil Preference
Loose and well-drained
Why Gardeners Love It
Rounded Foliage
Small rounded leaves create a soft, even texture between stones and along garden edges.Rounded leaves add soft texture along paths and edges.
Flexible Placement
Use in beds, containers, stepping-stone gaps, or low-traffic lawn-alternative spaces.Fits beds, containers, and low-traffic garden spaces.
Best Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure
- Partial Shade
- Moisture Needs
- Moderate
- Soil Preference
- Loose and well-drained
How to Grow
Prepare
Clear competing growth and prepare a fine, loose, well-drained seedbed.
Clear weeds and prepare a fine, well-drained seedbed.
Sow
Sow at the packet rate and press seed gently into close soil contact.
Sow at the packet rate and press gently into the soil.
Water
Keep the surface evenly moist without waterlogging while seedlings establish.
Keep evenly moist without waterlogging during establishment.
Establish
Limit foot traffic and competition while young creeping stems begin to spread.
Limit traffic while young plants begin to spread.
Maintain
Trim edges as needed and water established cover during extended dry periods.
Trim edges and water during extended dry periods.
Garden Uses
Ground Cover
Lawns
Containers
Ornamental Borders
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