Silver Falls Dichondra (Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls')
dy-KON-drah ar-JEN-tee-ah 'Silver Falls'

Annual (usually grown as an annual near you) in the Convolvulaceae Family
 

About Dichondra

Whoa. Just… whoa! This gorgeous, unique plant brings to mind a silvery-white waterfall as she cascades down from hanging baskets and over the sides of planters.

Quick- and long-growing, Silver Falls is heat and drought resistant and brings a crazy cool contrast to her companion plants.

Though technically a container “spiller,” this drama queen steals the show with her length, color, luster, and unique style.

Pros

A real showstopper!

Low maintenance grower

Cons

Can tolerate light frost but not cold-hardy

Trailing spiller plant for containers with silvery white foliage.

Quick grower and long, may need to trim

This plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live.
Highlights Vigorous, fan-shaped silver foliage on silver stems; very heat and drought tolerant. Very strongly trailing plant is a fun component in baskets and other planters. Award Winner Foliage Interest Heat Tolerant Deadheading Not Necessary Drought Tolerant
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 0 - 3 inches tall. 3 - 4 feet wide.
Sun Exposure Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance - Medium
Zones 10a - 12b (Usually hardy to 30° F)
Tags Annual, Annual in Chicago, Deciduous, Full Sun, Full Sun, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Medium, Shade Tolerant, Spillers, Tender Perennial
Bloom Period May to June
Flower Color Greenish-Yellow To White
Foliage Color
 

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