Dichondra micrantha
(Ponyfoot Dichondra)
perennial
- hardy
- sun, part shade, shade
- ample to average watering
- fast growing
- Spreads by runners, stays green almost all year, Turfgrass substitute (but not as tolerant to traffic,used in seed mixture, looks good in rock gardens.
- Small cordate leaf, leaves get larger if grown in shade, grows best in well drained - good garden soil.
- low maintenance, Sow seed in April - May, Requires some mowing Esp. in shade.
- Watch for Dichondra flea beetle.
- Walk-on groundcover
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