Silver Ponysfoot
Dichondra argentea
Photo by and (c)2006 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man). Location credit to the Chanticleer Garden.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Dichondra
- Species:
- Dichondra argentea
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- Less than 6 in
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- White
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions