Silver Ponysfoot
Dichondra argentea
Silver Ponysfoot is a perennial for groundcover, suited to full sun to partial shade and loam, flowering varies by climate.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 8 cm |
| Spread | 90 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 8a-11b |
| Pollinator-friendly | No |
| Pet-safe | Yes |
Where to use it in a border
At around 8 cm, it sits best along the front edge, where a low, spreading habit reads best. Give it about 90 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 8a to 11b, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, pet-safe plants.
Border Builder uses Silver Ponysfoot's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
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Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Autumn Sage 'Hot Lips'for height behind it
- Black Huckleberryto edge in front
- Bluebeardto flower when it does not
- Calamintto edge in front
- Catmint 'Cat's Pajamas'to edge in front
- Cigar Plantto edge in front