Common Name: Kidney weed Genus: Dichondra Species: micrantha Cultivar: 'Silver Falls' Skill Level: Experienced Exposure: Partial shade Hardiness: Half Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Moist, Sandy Height: 200cm Spread: 40cm Time to plant seeds: March to April
Dichondra is a little-known member of the bindweed family. The attractive plants have rounded, fan-shaped, silver foliage on cascading, silver stems. It is heat and drought tolerant, which makes it an excellent choice for hanging baskets and containers. Plants grow to 1m (3.3ft) long, producing a waterfall-like effect. It prefers light shade to full sun and requires regular to abundant watering.
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