Dichondra Seeds - Silver Falls

Dichondra Seeds - Silver Falls91 98 days. Silver Falls dichondra seeds promise one of the most hardy, resilient, and spectacular trailing plants the American Southwest has to offer. Silver Falls dichondra matures into unique silvery blue trailing vines that grow as long as 60 over the summer, an ideal fit for hanging baskets on the porch or patio. Silver Falls dichondra seeds are popularly sown to provide efficient ground cover and even an alternative to traditional grass lawns.

91 – 98 days. Silver Falls dichondra seeds promise one of the most hardy, resilient, and spectacular trailing plants the American Southwest has to offer. Silver Falls dichondra matures into unique silvery blue trailing vines that grow as long as 60” over the summer, an ideal fit for hanging baskets on the porch or patio. Silver Falls dichondra seeds are popularly sown to provide efficient ground cover and even an alternative to traditional grass lawns. Silver Falls dichondra is easy to grow from seed and a fun and effortless plant for limited or novice gardeners. 100 seeds.

Growing Silver Falls Dichondra Garden Seeds

• Taxonomy: Dichondra argentea
• Other Names: Silver Ponysfoot, Silver Nickel Vine
• Seed Type: Annual (Perennial in zones 10 – 12)
• Sow Indoors or Outdoors: Silver Falls dichondra is a rugged desert perennial and most commonly sown outdoors after the frost, but can be started indoors 6 – 8 weeks prior for stronger starts. Dichondra will germinate in 7 – 14 days with full lighting and can be transplanted either outside or in any number of hanging baskets, planters, and indoor pots. Plants will vine upwards with staking support or trellis.
• Days to Maturity: 91 – 98 days
• Hardiness Zone: 6 – 12
• Planting Depth: Lightly press 2 – 3 seeds into soil without covering
• Plant Spacing: 36”
• Growth Habit: 2 – 4” tall trailing mound with a 36 – 48” spread of creeping leaves
• Soil Preference: Loamy, medium moist, well-drained
• Light Preference: Full sun
• Diseases/Pests/Troubleshooting: Dichondra is known to be a very resilient and adaptable ground cover tolerant to many pests and diseases. Do not overwater, soggy soil will cause shallow roots and risk of being susceptible to diseases.
• Color: Bright silvery blue leaves

Silver Falls dichondra is a rugged desert perennial and most commonly sown outdoors after the frost, but can be started indoors 6 – 8 weeks prior for stronger starts. Dichondra will germinate in 7 – 14 days with full lighting and can be transplanted either outside or in any number of hanging baskets, planters, and indoor pots. Plants will vine upwards with staking support or trellis. Lightly press 2 – 3 Silver Falls dichondra seeds into the soil without covering 36” apart in loamy, medium moist, and well-drained soil in full sun. Dichondra is known to be a very tolerant and adaptable ground cover resilient to many pests and diseases. Do not overwater since soggy soil will cause shallow roots and risk of being susceptible to diseases. Silver Falls dichondra seeds mature in 91 – 98 days as 2 – 4” tall trailing mounds with a 36 – 48” spread of creeping silvery blue vines.

Dichondra argentea, or more commonly known as Silver Ponysfoot, is native to the demanding arid conditions of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and northern Mexico.