• Juvenile foliage of the Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls'
  • Cascading silvery leaves of the Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls'
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Silver Falls (Dichondra argentea)

Silver Falls (Dichondra argentea)

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Why we love this plant!

A low-growing, trailing groundcover with striking silver foliage that spills gracefully over edges and containers. Its cascading habit makes it a good option for softening retaining walls, hanging baskets, or using as a drought-tolerant alternative to traditional groundcovers in full sun areas. Well-suited to the warmer conditions of South East Queensland, this plant requires minimal upkeep and adds texture and contrast to native or modern gardens. It also helps reduce weed growth and stabilise soils on banks or slopes.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Water regularly to establish. Once established, it has good drought tolerance but will benefit from occasional watering during extended dry periods.

Mulching preferences:

  • Mulch around the base to retain moisture and reduce weed growth, especially in warmer months.

Fertilising preferences:

  • A balanced fertiliser can be applied in spring to promote healthy growth.

Pruning preferences:

  • A light trim can help maintain a neat appearance and encourage denser growth.

Good to Know:

  • Ground cover provides microhabitats for native ants, ground beetles, and spiders, which contribute to natural pest control.
  • Creates shaded ground zones that can support native skinks and provide refuge for pollinators like blue-banded bees when resting close to the ground (indirect benefit).

Plant Details
Common uses: Border planting, Trailing plant, Container growing, Drought hardy/tolerant, Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Rocky or dry gardens (Xeriscape), Courtyard garden, and Textural interest
Expected Height Range: 0.05 m - 0.15 m
Spread Range: 0.9 m - 1.2 m
Preferred positioning: Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade
Flower Season/s: Spring and Summer
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: Native to Central North America in dry and semi-arid regions.
Leaf information: Small, kidney-shaped, silvery-grey leaves
Preferred Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils, and thrives in dry to moderately moist conditions. Tolerant of poor or low-fertility soils, as long as drainage is maintained.
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