Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Convolvulaceae

Genus:

Dichondra

Species:

Dichondra micrantha

USDA Symbol:

DIMI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

8 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to regions with warm, humid climates

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (70-85°F). Light improves germination; do not cover seeds deeply.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI